Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II

Pima County•Tucson, AZ
•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department 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.

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.)
  • 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.
  • Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
  • This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

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 of maintenance repair, preventative maintenance, diagnosing, or trouble-shooting in wastewater, construction, or fabrication.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

  • 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 pump 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.

Benefits

  • 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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