Maintenance Specialist - Wastewater Treatment
Maintenance Specialist - Wastewater Treatment
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Job Description
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Maintenance Specialist - Wastewater Treatment
Public Works
Hiring Range: $25.56 to $28.56 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 109
Full Pay Range: $25.56 to $38.33
Deadline to Apply: 8/19/2025
Benefits Summary:
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:
- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary:
The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced knowledgeable and collaborative professional for the position of Maintenance Specialist with experience in the wastewater industry. Under direct supervision of the Wastewater Operations Supervisor the Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures in addition to performing grounds maintenance. Prior experience in a maintenance role at a wastewater facility and/or a mechanical and electrical background is required
Essential Duties:
- Perform maintenance in wastewater facilities including but not limited to; buildings vaults structures mechanical electrical plumbing carpentry masonry HVAC SCADA generators pumps valves and meters
- Perform electrical work on 480v 220v 110v and 4-20ma equipment; install conduit and wire; calibrate and install instrumentation and telemetry systems; diagnose electrical failures and determine necessary repairs or replacement
- Other tasks include plumbing cutting threading and welding pipe; installing and replacing pumps compressors motors and related equipment; lubricating and installing bearings seals gaskets packing springs and gears; installing maintaining and repairing plant equipment including but not limited to; bar screens compactors grit systems mixers pumps valves compressors pipes blowers odor control devices centrifuges sodium hypochlorite generators chemical metering pumps sludge hoppers conveyor systems clarifier drive units filtration equipment gear boxes and tanks
- Job hazards present may include adverse weather conditions exposure to raw sewage chemicals rotating equipment hydrogen sulfide noise high-medium-low voltage oxygen deficiency and hazardous environments. Compliance with OSHA and City safety rules and regulations is essential
- This position may be subject to emergency calls overtime and stand-by duty as required
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent; progressive experience in the maintenance of wastewater facilities or related field with two years performing full-time maintenance work. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in electrical mechanical plumbing building & grounds maintenance and computer programs. Must possess a valid Arizona Class D Drivers License and an ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification or must be obtained within twelve months of being placed into the position.
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of computer programs and programming including but not limited to MS Office maintenance management systems control logic SCADA systems PLCs and HMIs
- Knowledge of Preventative maintenance programs personal protective equipment confined space arc flash chlorine blood borne pathogens lock out/tag out hazard communication and other safety programs and procedures
- Skill in Communicating verbal and written; remaining organized
- Skill in maintaining accurate maintenance records
- Skill in troubleshooting and making independent sound and timely decisions
- Skill in operating & maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment
- Ability to work with power and hand tools electricity plumbing carpentry and masonry
- Possess ability to learn and develop new skills prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to perform technical and complex maintenance tasks
- Ability to understand and interpret plans and schematics; read understand and follow manufacturers operation & maintenance recommendations
Physical and Visual Ability:
Sufficient to effectively perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicles as needed; must be able to see clearly with correction if necessary during both day and night and in potentially adverse weather conditions; must possess ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and capable of lifting 60 pounds frequently with a maximum of 100 pounds.
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 207
Prescott AZ 86301
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In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunities/Americans Disabilities Act reasonable accommodation employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
