Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

19h • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) is hiring a Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II. In this position, 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 candidate’s driving record.
• 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.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.

Nice To Haves

• 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 with 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 using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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