Odor Control Technician

Town-of-Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Gilbert is seeking an Odor Control Technician to support the Wastewater Utility with hands-on field work and troubleshooting of odor control systems. You will monitor pumps, log data, respond to resident complaints, and perform maintenance on scrubber equipment while ensuring safety and compliance.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers overtime under Gilbert's employment structure. Requires a high school diploma, CDL with Tanker Endorsement, and wastewater certifications; training

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Public service mindset and adaptability for field work.
• CDL with Tanker Endorsement required at hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor dosing sites and ensure pumps and odor control systems operate correctly.
• Maintain logs and records of odor control and chemical dispensing data.
• Investigate resident odor complaints and identify sources with recommended solutions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot odor scrubber equipment.
• Track filter media usage and schedule replacements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Public service mindset

Adaptability outdoors

CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Education

High school diploma or GED

ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collections Certification

ADEQ Grade II within one year

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Odor Control Technician. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Odor Control Technician reports to the Wastewater Utility Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include:

• Monitoring dosing sites to ensure chemical pumps and odor control systems are operating correctly
• Maintaining accurate logs and records of odor control and chemical dispensing data
• Investigating and responding to resident odor complaints, identifying sources and recommending solutions
• Maintaining and troubleshooting odor scrubber equipment to keep it running properly
• Tracking filter media usage and scheduling replacements as needed
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime compensation, within Gilbert's at-will employment structure.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: November 2, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of November 17
• Tentative Start Date: December 7, 2026

You're someone who's comfortable rolling up your sleeves outdoors and isn't put off by the occasional strong smell in the name of public service. You have a knack for troubleshooting mechanical and chemical systems, and you take pride in catching small issues before they become big problems. When a resident calls in with a complaint, you treat it as a puzzle to solve rather than an inconvenience, and you follow through until it's resolved. You're equally comfortable behind the wheel of a CDL-rated vehicle and elbow-deep in equipment maintenance, understanding that protecting Gilbert's wastewater infrastructure means protecting the community's quality of life.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Environmental Science or a similar field
• Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire or promotion
• ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collections Certification upon hire or promotion, with ADEQ Grade II required within one year

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in a field/outdoor environment.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.