Plant Mechanic

Qualifications

PLANT MECHANIC (Openings at Water Treatment Plant and Wells/Lift Stations Team)

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Pay Grade: 108

Hourly: $25.52 - $37.64

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

* 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day

* Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.

* Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month

* Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance

* Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

* Wellness Program Discount on health premiums

* Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month

* Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year

* Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit

* Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

* Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Water Utilities

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. (Subject to change once fully trained)

Job Number:

RC#902385

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for maintenance of electrical and mechanical components of Water Division assets and infrastructure. Operates equipment and performs repairs.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following,

* Inspect, troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain electrical and mechanical components associated with water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater conveyance systems and Tempe Town Lake dam

* Operate and maintain wastewater lift stations, water production wells and storage infrastructure.

* Perform electrical work on systems of up to 480 volts.

* Monitor and adjust chemical feeds, collect samples for process control.

* Coordinate work and review work quality for vendors and contractors.

* Accurately document activities in asset management and workorder systems.

* Maintain inventory and procures parts and materials as needed.

* Operate, monitor, and maintain solids removal and water treatment related equipment. Modify, upgrade, and rebuild equipment and systems.

* Perform Plant Operator, Senior responsibilities related to water and wastewater treatment, when appropriately trained and certified.

* May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing plumbing, HVAC or industrial equipment.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or

Certifications:

* Valid driver's license

* Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire when assigned to Field Sites.

* ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment System Operator Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire when assigned to the Water Treatment Plant.

* ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment System Operator Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire when assigned to Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

* Criminal history review

* Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

* Post…