Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II

Pima County

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Tucson, AZ - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 23 - 33
Posted on: 06-09-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5668 - Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II

Salary Grade: 9

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $23.61 - $28.33 Per Hour

Pay Range: $23.61 - $33.05 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

  • 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.

  • Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 9/19/2025.

Pima Countys Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) is hiring a Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II. As a Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II your job duties will be to maintain and repair complex equipment that treats Wastewater. If you are looking for a career in an industrial setting have experience in maintenance and repair enjoy a teamwork environment and meet the minimum requirements we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

  • May assist with or lead operational and preventive maintenance of complex heavy-duty industrial equipment and machinery utilizing hydraulics and pneumatics of systems involving pneumatic tanks deep wells air compressors pneumatic actuators wet wells pumps and booster stations;

  • May fabricate construct install repair and align heavy-duty industrial equipment and machinery such as deep well pumps water pumps and piping systems horizontal and vertical drive centrifugal pumps spherical thrust radial and line shaft bearings on pumps and motors utilizing gas and electric welding;

  • May assist with or lead critical repairs to complex or conveyance systems equipment and related features to maintain system integrity and functions in accordance with standards rules and regulations particularly those systems or equipment operated under permits or licenses granted by other governmental agencies;

  • May assist with or lead repairs or operate specialized equipment such as submersible pumps speed increasers and decreases blowers conveyors gear boxes mixing equipment and industrial stationary engines;

  • Inspects services and maintains common and specialized tools equipment and vehicles used in performance of duties;

  • Utilizes and ensures fellow staff utilize standard occupational safety practices and equipment;

  • Maintains comprehensive records of work performed modifications to equipment or systems and related operations logs;

  • May prepare periodic and special reports for management on equipment systems and/or facilities supported or maintained;

  • Lifts and moves heavy materials tools and supplies;

  • Uses and maintains safety and personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience working in industrial mechanical maintenance and repair pumping systems electrical systems or power generation engine maintenance.

(Work experience limited to automotive truck or heavy equipment maintenance is not qualifying experience.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Two years with Pima County in a Wastewater Maintenance Specialist I or closely related classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

  • Minimum three (3) years experience with mechanical equipment performing repairs and routine maintenance of pumping systems pumps gear boxes plumbing pipe fitting and compressor/blower maintenance.

  • Minimum three (3) years experience in maintenance repair preventative maintenance diagnosing or troubleshooting in wastewater construction or fabrication.

  • Minimum one (1) year experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

  • Minimum one (1) year experience with Microsoft Office including Excel Word and Outlook.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at time of application or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Failure to obtain/maintain the required certification/licensures shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases asbestos or wastewater products; therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Constantly operates and inspects mechanical equipment. Constantly positions self to use inspect clean or repair tools and machinery. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently required to exchange accurate information. Frequently remains in a stationary position. Frequently moves tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Frequently operates a motor vehicle or golf cart safely and legally in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws. Occasionally moves tools and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs. Occasionally ascends/descends machinery and equipment to repair/service. Frequently ascending and descending ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites.

Working Conditions: Some positions may be required to go on an on-call rotation. Constantly exposed to loud noise levels. Constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to mechanical oils vibration and risk of electrical shock. Working with or in the presence of obnoxious odors. Working with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals compounds or products. Constantly exposed to extreme heat. Occasionally confined space entry. Employees may be exposed to various weather conditions.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.


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Job Description SummaryDepartment - Regional Wastewater ReclamationJob DescriptionOPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: ClassifiedJob Classification: 5668 - Wastewater Maintenance Specialist IISalary Grade: 9Pay RangeHiring Range: $23.61 - $28.33 Per HourPay Range: $23.61 - $33.05 Per HourRange Explanation:Hi...
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