Wastewater Maintenance Specialist I

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Maintenance Specialist I to join our Instrumentation Team. In this entry-level role, you will work alongside experienced technicians and engineers to support the installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of industrial process control systems, field instruments (such as flow, pressure, level, and temperature transmitters), and automated control loops. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in electrical, electronic, or instrumentation fundamentals, a high mechanical aptitude, and an eagerness to learn complex SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation environments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven professional looking to build a long-term career in industrial instrumentation, process control, and facility maintenance while working in a safety-first, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

One year of experience working in industrial mechanical maintenance and repair, pumping systems, instrumentation, process control, electrical systems or power generation engine maintenance. (Work experience limited to automotive, truck or heavy equipment maintenance is not qualifying experience.)
OR: One year of experience with Pima County as a Maintenance Mechanic, Utility Service Worker I, Trades Maintenance Helper or Trades Maintenance Technician in other than automotive, truck or heavy equipment repair and/or maintenance.
Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Pre-employment background checks.
Post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience with instrumentation, including installation, calibration, repair and routine maintenance of pressure, level measurement, flow meter, automated sampling, and chemical analyzer systems.
Minimum one (1) year experience with industrial mechanical equipment, performing repairs and routine maintenance of industrial equipment.
Minimum one (1) year experience obtaining and analyzing process samples, determining calibration requirements and performing calibration of analyzer systems.
Minimum one (1) year experience using digital multimeters or process meters.
Minimum one (1) year experience in fabrication of control panels and cabinetry.
Minimum one (1) year experience maintaining work history for maintenance and preventative maintenance activity logs and computer tracking software.
Minimum one (1) year experience interpreting blueprints, schematics, and diagrams during maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

Performs repairs and routine maintenance of industrial wastewater pumps, pumping systems, industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and power generating engines
Assists Wastewater Mechanics, Instrumentation Specialists, and Trades Maintenance Specialists and Technicians in non-routine maintenance, repairs and construction of assigned facilities and systems
Assists Wastewater Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater conveyance systems
Assists other journey-level trade workers, such as painters, welders, electricians, and instrumentation technicians
Assists specialists/technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of specialized equipment or controls
Lifts and moves heavy materials, tools, and supplies
Uses and maintains safety and personal protective equipment
Performs operator-level maintenance, servicing and adjustments of common tools and equipment
Performs worksite clean-up following completion of jobs