Utilities Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor

City of Chandler, Arizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and collaborative environment

Volunteer time off

Business casual dress code

Medical+dental+vision plans

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays + Winter Break leave

Arizona State Retirement System with 1

Deferred compensation contributions

Wellness program with $350 incentive

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250

Free recreation center membership

Flexible schedule/remote options when/

Job summary

City of Chandler is seeking a Utilities Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance activities for the Public Works & Utilities Department. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and coordinating work using Enterprise Asset Management and CMMS systems to maximize uptime and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong customer-service mindset, teamwork and at least 5 years in water or wastewater operations/maintenance, plus 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, public administration, construction management, or related field.
• 5 years in operations/maintenance of water/wastewater or related industrial environments.
• 3 years using an Enterprise Asset Management System (work orders/assets).
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification within one year, and ADEQ certifications within one year.
• Maintenance Management and Reliability certifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of public works and utilities maintenance management using EAM/CMMS to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities.
• Offer technical guidance, assign work, and train staff to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.

Skills

customer service

teamwork

leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Public Administration

Construction Management

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management System

CMMS

Job description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Utilities Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor. The position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who We Are

Chandler was the first city in Arizona to receive accreditation of our water and wastewater operations by the American Public Works Association, the toughest accreditation to achieve in the industry. The Utilities Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant, 32 ground water wells, and 19 reservoir/booster station facilities and share another water plant with the Town of Gilbert. The Utility also operates wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure, including industrial wastewater/ brine reduction and three wastewater facilities. On average we treat over 64 million gallons of drinking water and treat over 30 million gallons of wastewater per day to class A+ reclaimed water to meet irrigation and industrial demands. Our water is received from four primary water sources: Salt River, Verde River, Colorado River and ground water supplied by our extensive well field facilities. We also use advanced treatment processes to recycle over 3 million gallons of industrial wastewater and return it back for industrial reuse. Service is provided to the City of Chandler residential, commercial, and industrial users by a network of 1,242 miles of active water mains, 1,040 miles of active sewer mains, and 92 miles of reclaimed water mains.

Who We Are Looking For

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking day-to-day supervision of the Public Works and Utilities maintenance management by using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems to plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize uptime and equipment reliability including providing technical guidance, assigning work and training staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Construction Management, or in a related field; and
• 5 years of experience in the operations and/or maintenance of water or wastewater treatment plants (or related system facilities) or electrical or instrumentation in an industrial environment; and
• 3 years of experience using an Enterprise Asset Management System (work order/asset); and
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience; and
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; and
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within one year of hire or promotion; and
• ADEQ Grade 3 Water or Wastewater Treatment Certification, a Grade 1 Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections Certification (or combination thereof) within one year of hire or promotion; and
• A Maintenance Management Certification (LCE) within one year of hire or promotion; and
• A Maintenance & Reliability Professional Certification within one year of hire or promotion; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.