Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Maintenance Planner Scheduler

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Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Salary

$58,900.00 - $88,300.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Classified- Regular (DWSD Only)

Job Number

CT-072026-502062

Department

Water Department

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Bargaining Unit

9071-Non Union Appointees (DWSD)

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Description

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Maintenance Planner will receive and process in asset management system Cityworks all incoming requests for maintenance work City-wide and will report to the Maintenance Planning Supervisor. This position will also be responsible for performing long-range and short-range planning, including the regular analysis of backlog relative to available resources, as well as coordinating directly with respective team leads to assemble and schedule planned job packages containing all necessary information that the assigned crew is likely to have need for in job execution.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receives all requests for maintenance work

• Determine the nature of the problem or repair request

• Open new work orders in CITYWORKS and/or WAM based on work request and job site visit

• Coordinate with respective team leads as necessary to select and describe the most efficient and optimal way to perform the job

• Determines and sequences the job by specific and logical tasks or steps and determines resource requirements.

• Assembles the planned job package which contains detailed work order(s): Job plan detail by task, labor deployment plan by craft and skill, descriptions of tools and equipment required for each task, bill of materials and acquisition plan for parts procurement; required permits, clearances, etc.; and prints, sketches, photos, special procedures, specifications, sizes, tolerances, and other technical references that the assigned crew is likely to have need for in job execution.

• Schedules work only when all required resources (other than manpower) are on-hand.

• Receives completed job packages from team leads, records failure coding and details field work completed in CITYWORKS and closes work order.

• Follows security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs long-range and short range planning which includes the regular analysis of backlog relative to available resources.

• Analyzes the backlog, ensuring all planned work is prioritized and backlog relief exists

• Schedules work to ensure work between multiple crews in Maintenance and Repair are well coordinated and communicated.

• Assist team leads to coordinate off-schedule emergency work orders as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry)

• High School Diploma or GED

• One to Three (3) years of experience related to the field and/or job assignment

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

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