Water Quality Technician Lead
About The Position
The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking qualified individuals for the role of Water Quality Technician Lead. This position involves performing advanced technical duties to protect the water distribution system. Responsibilities include implementing the city’s cross-connection control program, collecting drinking water samples for regulatory compliance and operational process control, responding to customer service calls regarding water quality issues, and verifying proper disinfection and flushing of new water lines. The role also provides lead direction to Water Quality Senior Technicians, ensuring work quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours towards a degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences or a related field.
- 3 years of experience with physical or chemical testing, water treatment, water distribution system, sewer system maintenance or directly related field.
- ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment or Water Distribution Certification upon hire or promotion.
- Backflow Assembly Tester Certification upon hire or promotion.
- Cross Connection Specialist Certification upon hire or promotion.
- A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Lead experience
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced technical duties related to the protection of the water distribution system.
- Implement the city’s cross-connection control program.
- Collect drinking water samples for regulatory compliance and operational process control.
- Respond to customer service calls regarding water quality issues.
- Verify proper disinfection and flushing of new water lines.
- Provide lead directions to Water Quality Senior Technicians, ensuring work quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part-time employees
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
