Water Treatment Maintenance Specialist

City of Aurora; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Competitive benefits

Paid leave program

Job summary

City of Aurora's Aurora Water is seeking a Water Treatment Maintenance Specialist to lead crews in repairing and maintaining water and wastewater systems. The role includes assisting in plant operations, conducting lab testing, handling chemicals, and maintaining plant security.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of related experience, and a Colorado Water Operator C certification. Occasional snow removal and safety duties are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years related work experience.
• Colorado Water Operator C certification preferred.
• Ability to pass respiratory medical physical.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews in repair and maintenance of water and wastewater equipment and facilities.
• Assist with maintenance of plant equipment, structures, and buildings.
• Assist in monitoring plant operations and conduct laboratory tests on water.
• Handle chemical feeders, tanks, pumps, motors, piping systems and valves.
• Mix and load chemicals and maintain plant security.
• Perform janitorial and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Participate in snow removal and standby duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Math calculations

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Chemical handling

Job description

JOB LOCATION 5070 S Robertsdale Way Aurora, Colorado 80016-7344 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

Why Work for Aurora?

• Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
• Growing city and employee population
• Competitive total compensation package
• Rich benefits package with low employee costs
• Generous paid leave program
• 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
• Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
• Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
• Continued education and career advancement opportunities
• Learn more about city of Aurora benefits

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Salary to be commensurate with experience The pay rate for this position is $38.30 per hour. The deadline to submit applications is November 6th, 2026.

Overview of Department / Position: Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health. The Water Treatment Maintenance Specialist in the Water Treatment Division participates in a number of activities at the water and wastewater treatment plants that include but are not limited to repair and maintenance of treatment plant equipment and facilities, receiving chemical deliveries including chlorine, learning the operation of the treatment plant, snow removal, and facility housekeeping. The person in this job will work around hazardous chemicals, perform laboratory testing, and must be able to pass a respiratory medical physical and it is recommended they have the Hepatitis B immunization series.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads work crews in the repair and maintenance of water, wastewater, reuse equipment, water storage tanks, and treatment facilities
• Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of water plant equipment, structures, and buildings
• Assists in monitoring plant operations including assisting with laboratory tests on raw and treated water and chemical changes
• Experience with chemical feeders, tanks, pumps, motors, piping systems, and valves
• Mixes and loads chemicals
• Maintains plant security
• Performs janitorial, building, and grounds maintenance
• Uses tools such as hand tools, shovel, jack hammer and power tools
• Required to participate in confined space entries at whatever capacities assigned
• Assists with snow removal activities and snow standby call duties
• Basic knowledge of the city computer systems
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience 3 years’ related work experience required

Preferred Experience: Water or wastewater treatment related experience preferred

Licenses and/or Certificates: State Issued Driver's license with a good driving history, Colorado Water Operator C certification

Knowledge: Knowledge of servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles. Knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant. Knowledge of personal computers and related software.

Abilities: Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels as well as members of the community. Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment. Ability to take part in Aurora Water’s Permit Required Confined Space Rescue Team.

Skilled in the use of hand tools preferred. Attention to detail. Operating machinery. Problem solving.

Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands: Moderate to heavy physical work. Requires the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing over 100 pounds, with assistance. Considerable walking and standing. Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing. Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles. Vision for reading gauges and written instructions. Hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals.

Work Environment: Works indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, and fumes. Works in and around chemical feed areas with exposure to hazardous chemicals while wearing appropriate PPE. Some work may be performed in confined spaces with exposure to raw sewage; will be exposed to low and medium electrical voltage.

Equipment Used: Operates equipment and vehicles common to utilities maintenance functions. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

The city of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device.

The city of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

The city of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The city shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy.