Wastewater Maintenance Specialist I

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

2d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring a Wastewater Specialist I. This entry-level position is a great opportunity to begin your career in the wastewater industry. As a Wastewater Specialist I, you will assist in the maintenance, operation, and repair of large industrial equipment used to treat wastewater. If you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a team setting, want a stable, meaningful career with room to grow, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

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.)
• 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.
• 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 mechanical equipment, performing repairs and routine maintenance of pumping systems, pumps, gear boxes, plumbing, pipe fitting and compressor/blower maintenance.
• Experience with/knowledge of maintenance repair, preventative maintenance, diagnosing, or troubleshooting in wastewater, construction, or fabrication.
• Experience with/knowledge of using an Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience with/knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed