Water Production Operations & Maintenance Technician - SCBA
ABOUT THIS POSITION The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.The Water Services Department is seeking experienced, motivated, and success-oriented Operations & Maintenance Technicians to operate and maintain pumps and mechanical equipment at water or wastewater plants, pumping stations, and remote sites. Our employees are engaged in multiple aspects of treatment plant operation, treatment system operation, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. Operations & Maintenance Technicians work with and around chemicals, effluent or similar solutions using personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Employees in the Operations & Maintenance Technicians*SCBA assignment are required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. SALARY Pay Range: $21.54 to $30.31 per hour.Hiring Range: $21.54 to $28.86 per hour.Pay Range Explanation: Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus/light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year experience of operations and maintenance of the water/wastewater treatment plant, facility, or system including the repair of pumps, valves, and motors in a municipal or industrial setting; OR Completion of the City of Phoenix O&M Technician Trainee program. Possession of a Grade 1 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Treatment certification at time of application. If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ( http://www.azdeq.gov ) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency. Possession of a Grade 2 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Treatment certification before the end of probation. Positions with SCBA assignment will be required to maintain annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification through refresher training and annual physical examination per Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Appropriate certification(s) must be maintained as a condition of employment in this classification. This is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation. You may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, standby and holidays. Vacation and shift assignments are determined by seniority. Work performed requires: Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, untreated water and wastewater, and dust. Walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. The ability to move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances. These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here . The City job description can be found here . RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes June 3, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix . Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Connection Center at (602) 495-5700 . REFERENCE Ops & Maintenance Tech*SCBA, JC:50371, ID#58152, 05/23/2025, USM, RG, Benefits:002Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWorkCity of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply. Apply To This Job