Utility Mechanic Senior, Well Fields

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer PTO

Casual dress

Medical plans

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

ASRS 100% city match

Deferred compensation

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Free recreation center

Job summary

City of Chandler is seeking a Utility Mechanic Senior for the Water Production Remote Facilities. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join a team dedicated to safe, reliable water operations and customer service across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate will perform skilled preventive maintenance and repairs at water/wastewater sites, possess required certifications, and may lead projects as needed in a dynamic municipal utility environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience in pump repair or plumbing
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification upon hire/promotion
• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification upon hire/promotion
• Pass a respirator fit test within six months of hire/promotion
• Obtain a 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within six months of hire/promotion
• Obtain an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification within one year of hire/promotion
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled preventative maintenance and mechanical repair duties at water, wastewater or reverse osmosis facilities, remote potable field sites, aquifer storage and recharge sites and reclaim water turnouts.
• May serve as a lead worker and may lead projects.
• Work Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Support safe, reliable operation of public utilities and comply with city policies.

Job description

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Utility Mechanic Senior at our Water Production Remote Facilities. The position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

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 water wells, and 19 booster station facilities and shares 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. We treat over 64 million gallons of fresh 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 groundwater supplied by our extensive well field facilities. We also use advanced treatment processes to recycle over 7 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 1,224 miles of active water mains, 942 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 looking for someone to perform skilled preventative maintenance and mechanical repair duties at a water, wastewater or reverse osmosis facility, remote potable field sites, aquifer storage and recharge sites and reclaim water turnouts. May serve as a lead worker and may lead projects.

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; and
• 3 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience in pump repair or plumbing; and
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; and
• A ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification upon hire/promotion; and
• A ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification upon hire/promotion; and
• Pass a respirator fit test within six months of hire/promotion; and
• Obtain a 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within six months of hire/promotion; and
• Obtain an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification within one year of hire/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.