Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I/II

City of Mesa (AZ)•Mesa, AZ

62d•$48,135 - $84,314

About The Position

The current vacancy may be filled at either the Specialist I or Specialist II level. Offering salary may be made above the minimum of the posted salary range for this position, depending upon qualifications and experience. Employees may progress through the full salary range, subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval. First review of applications will be Monday, November 24, 2025, and weekly thereafter as needed. Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I ($48,134.53 - $72,855.12 annually) The Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I is a trainee classification in which the incumbent learns to perform specialized work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. An employee in this class accompanies and observes a lead person, specifically the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II and/or Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader class, thus performing daily activities and assisting in performing entry-level water pump system maintenance work. Some examples of duties learned and performed include: performing plumbing work including cutting, threading, and welding pipe; installing and replacing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment; lubricating bearings; replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and gears; installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and facilities, including but not limited to: pumps, compressors, pipes, aeration/mixer equipment, and chlorine equipment, including gaseous and/or onsite generation; and chemical analyzers and dosing equipment, valves, gear boxes, tanks, and swing arms, etc. As the incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform the full range of the proposed Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II duties, the complexity and difficulty of assignments will increase. This class performs related duties as required. This class is distinguished from the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class by its responsibility for performing entry-level remote water system maintenance duties while learning to perform journey-level remote water system maintenance. This class is provided leadership and direction by a Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II or Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader, thus performing with supervisory responsibility provided by the Water/Wastewater Field Supervisor through the on-site observation of work in progress or the finished project, and meetings regarding problems or potential problems discovered while performing routine duties. Job hazards may include frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions, chlorine gas, toxic chemicals, high-voltage lines, confined space, and equipment. Employees in this class may progress to the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class by non-competitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of experience, training, and performance. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. This class may be subject to emergency callouts and must be willing to work overtime as required. Incumbents must be willing to work scheduled stand-by. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II ($55,705.10 - $84,314.26 annually) The Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II is responsible for performing specialized, journey-level work that involves installing, maintenance, and repair of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. An employee in this class performs daily activities and assists in system maintenance work of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. Assigned tasks increase in scope and difficulty as the incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform the full-range of duties respective of the journey-level Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class. Some examples of duties required and performed include: performing plumbing work including cutting, threading, and welding pipe; installing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment; lubricating bearings; replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and gears; and installing, maintaining, and repairing remote water facilities including, but not limited to: vertical turbine, split case or submersible pumps, compressors, pipes, mixers and aerators, chlorine (on-site generation or gaseous) equipment, valves, gear boxes, tanks, and swing arms, etc. This class performs related duties as required. This class is distinguished from the Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader class by its responsibility for performing journey-level remote water facilities maintenance duties with limited lead responsibilities. Job performance is monitored and evaluated by the onsite observation of work in progress, finished projects, and meetings to discuss strategy and other challenges while performing routine duties. Job hazards may include frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions, chlorine gas, and/or toxic chemicals associated with water treatment, high-voltage lines, and equipment. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. Employees may progress to this class from a Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. This class is subject to emergency call-out and must be willing to work overtime and scheduled stand-by as required. This class is provided lead direction by the Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader with supervisory responsibility provided by the Water/Wastewater Field Supervisor and/or the Water/Wastewater System Superintendent. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Requirements

graduation from high school or GED
one year of experience performing water or wastewater plant equipment maintenance, water system equipment maintenance, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance;OR nine months of experience as a Water Resources Maintenance Specialist Intern with the City of Mesa
Must possess a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME); or a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), meet the age requirement for a HME, and complete steps 1, 2 and 3 of the HME security threat assessment (fingerprint based) through Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) by hire or promotion date
Within 150 days of hire or promotion the incumbent must: successfully complete the City's Entry Level Driver (ELD) training program, including HME training; pass the State administered HME knowledge test; pass the road and skills test administered by a City of Mesa Third Party Examiner (TPE); and obtain a Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement
Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification
Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) respiratory protection equipment by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification
Must obtain a Grade I (or higher) Water Distribution System Operator OR Water Treatment System Operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one year of hire or promotion date
This class shall be responsible for acquiring a minimum of 30 professional development hours (PDHs) every three years to maintain their ADEQ Certification
The incumbent must also obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and must attend an annual HazWoper refresher course to maintain certification
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED
Considerable (3 - 5 years) work experience in performing journey-level repair or maintenance of pumps, water system equipment, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment
Must possess Grade I (or higher) Water Distribution System Operator and Water Treatment System Operator certifications from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) or equivalent certifications from another state through reciprocity with Arizona by application date
Certifications through reciprocity must be obtained within three months of hire or promotion date
Must possess a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME); or a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), meet the age requirement for a HME, and complete steps 1, 2 and 3 of the HME security threat assessment (fingerprint based) through Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) by hire or promotion date
Within 150 days of hire or promotion date the incumbent must: successfully complete the City's Entry Level Driver (ELD) training program, including HME training; pass the State administered HME knowledge test; pass the road and skills test administered by a City of Mesa Third Party Examiner (TPE); and obtain a Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement
Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) respiratory protection equipment
Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification
This class shall be responsible for acquiring a minimum of 30 professional development hours (PDHs) every three years to maintain their ADEQ Certification
The incumbent must also obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and must attend an annual refresher course annually to maintain certification

Responsibilities

performing plumbing work including cutting, threading, and welding pipe
installing and replacing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment
lubricating bearings
replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and gears
installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and facilities, including but not limited to: pumps, compressors, pipes, aeration/mixer equipment, and chlorine equipment, including gaseous and/or onsite generation; and chemical analyzers and dosing equipment, valves, gear boxes, tanks, and swing arms, etc.
installing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment
installing, maintaining, and repairing remote water facilities including, but not limited to: vertical turbine, split case or submersible pumps, compressors, pipes, mixers and aerators, chlorine (on-site generation or gaseous) equipment, valves, gear boxes, tanks, and swing arms, etc.

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