Water Production Operations & Maintenance Technician*SCBA

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

401(a) & 457 plans

Medical plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

The City of Phoenix is seeking experienced Operations & Maintenance Technicians to operate and maintain pumps and mechanical equipment at water or wastewater facilities. You will work with SCBA and support regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.

The role requires the ability to work in varied environments and adhere to safety standards. Ideal candidates interpret SCADA data, understand coagulation and disinfection processes, and can work independently or in teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year of O&M of water/wastewater facilities or completion of City O&M Trainee program.
• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment certification at application time.
• ADEQ Grade 2 certification before end of probation.
• SCBA certification maintenance as required by OSHA standards.
• Able to work 24/7 including evenings/nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pumps and mechanical equipment at water/wastewater plants.
• Interpret process readings, SCADA trends, and equipment performance indicators.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship in daily duties.

Skills

SCBA operation

SCADA interpretation

Pumps & motors repair

Teamwork & independence

Safety procedures

Education

ADEQ Water Treatment Grade 1

ADEQ Water Treatment Grade 2 (prep)

Job description

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.

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.

Position Location: Union Hills Water Treatment Plant (2001 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85024).

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Demonstrated ability to interpret process readings, SCADA trends, and equipment performance indicators to optimize plant operation.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes such as coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, disinfection, and solids handling.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment with a strong \"can do\" and positive attitude.

SALARY

Pay Range: $28.73 to $40.43 per hour.

Hiring Range: $28.73 to $36.68 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.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Possession of an ADEQ Grade II certification at time of application is strongly preferred.
• Completion of trade-related college or trade school courses.
• Experience in the operations and maintenance at a water treatment plant, pumping station, or similar industrial facility.
• Strong mechanical maintenance background, including troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, and associated mechanical systems.
• Hands on experience operating and maintaining liquid chlorine systems or other bulk chemical feed systems.
• Experience running and maintaining filters, including backwashing, filter-to-waste operations and monitoring filter performance.
• Experience working in environments requiring confined space entry, lockout/tagout procedures and other industrial safety practices.
• Experience working with or around hazardous chemicals while using PPE, including SCBA.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 10, 2026. 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.

REFERENCE Ops & Maintenance Tech*SCBA, JC:50371, ID#63324, 10/27/2026, USM, RG, Benefits:002

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