Water Quality Senior Technician

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking qualified individuals to join our team as Water Quality Senior Technicians. These are regular, full‑time positions with benefits and the option to work either 5/8's or 4/10's.

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Business casual dress code (jeans on Fridays)
• Three medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision coverage
• 130 hours of paid vacation in the first year, usable immediately after accrual
• 96 hours of paid sick leave in the first year, usable immediately after accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with potential for additional holiday leave after 2026 (subject to approval by the City Manager)
• 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 a $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually (and $3,200 for part‑time employees)
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Chandler was the first city in Arizona to receive accreditation of our water and wastewater operations by the American Public Works Association, the toughest accreditation to achieve in the industry. The Utilities Division operates the City’s water treatment plant, 32 water wells, and 19 booster station facilities, and shares another plant with the Town of Gilbert. We treat over 64 million gallons of fresh water and over 30 million gallons of wastewater per day to class A+ reclaimed water for irrigation and industrial demands.

Our water comes from four primary sources:
Salt River, Verde River, Colorado River, and groundwater supplied by an extensive well field. We also recycle over 7 million gallons of industrial wastewater for industrial reuse. Service is provided via 1,224 miles of active water mains, 942 miles of active sewer mains, and 92 miles of reclaimed water mains.

We seek a team member passionate about customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. Responsibilities include implementing the City’s cross‑connection control program, collecting drinking water samples for regulatory compliance and operational control, responding to customer service calls regarding water quality issues, and verifying proper disinfection and flushing of new water lines.

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• A high school diploma or GED supplemented by 1 year of technical training or related coursework.
• Three years of experience with physical or chemical testing, water treatment, water distribution system, sewer system maintenance, or a directly related field.
• An ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment or Water Distribution Certification upon hire or promotion.
• A Backflow Assembly Tester Certification within 1 year of hire or promotion.
• A Cross Connection Specialist Certification within 2 years of hire or promotion.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full‑time position, subject to a 6‑month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will remain active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre‑employment driving record check and a fingerprinting requirement as conditions of employment. Applicants will also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test as required by city policy.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

• Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency supplemented by one year of college or technical training courses? Yes / No
• Do you have at least 3 years’ experience with physical or chemical testing, water treatment, water distribution system, sewer system maintenance or a directly related field? Yes / No
• Do you have an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator's and/or Grade 2 Water Distribution Certificate, or other state’s equivalent? Yes / No
• Do you have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record? Yes / No (Required Question)