Pine Ridge Water Utility Society
Maintenance Supervisor – Job Description
Introduction:
The Pine Ridge Water Utility Society owns and operates the domestic water system in the Pine Ridge Subdivision. The Society is registered under the Societies Act of BC, operates pursuant to a license issued by Interior Health and is regulated by the provincial Drinking Water Protection Act
Subdivision residents are all members of the Society and are the defacto owners of this system.
Management direction is provided by an elected Board of Directors.
Day-to-day operations are conducted by a team of volunteers who:
clean filters
read water meters
make necessary repairs
take water samples
measure system parameters (free Cl, turbidity, water use, etc)
monitor all mechanical and electrical systems
The Maintenance Team is responsible for oversight of all components of the water system to ensure that safe drinking water is made available to all properties connected to the system and for the efficient operation of the water system.
Responsibilities:
The Maintenance Team will be required to become thoroughly familiar with the water system in all details in order to achieve safe and effective operating parameters over the whole system in accordance with Board policies and direction.
These tasks can include:
pump operations – cycling frequency, backups, pressure tanks, potential problems
management of fire suppression equipment (hoses, hydrants, standpipes, etc)
overseeing or carrying out chlorine tests on a regular basis
Overseeing or carrying out distribution line flushing when necessary
cleaning and servicing of the chlorine injection equipment and recognizing problems with that equipment
recognizing and troubleshooting suspected leaks
monitoring proper water meter functions and dealing with problems
carrying out basic repairs on an as-needed basis
identifying the need for future repairs or improvements to the system
any other items as may be required.
Useful Attributes & Skills:
The Maintenance Team will be made up of people who can work effectively together with others without additional supervision, will show individual initiative in taking on tasks that are within his/her skill set as needed and recognize when outside skills are required.
The subdivision's water system is essentially an electro-mechanical system that handles an ever-changing mix of biological systems (bacteria, protozoa, viruses), chemical conditions (water temperature, pH, chlorine concentration, water turbidity, etc) and consumer demand. To make sure this mix of systems functions properly ideally requires the following kinds of people:
Those who enjoy the challenge of tracking down problems.
People who are mechanically-minded and are comfortable with mechanical and basic electrical systems.
Individuals who can carry out basic repairs to plumbing and electrical systems or know when to call for help from others.
The ability to work with other volunteers who help keep the system operating.