Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II

Job Description Summary

Department:
Regional Wastewater Reclamation.

Job Type: Classified;
Classification: 5668 - Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II;
Salary Grade: 9.

Pay Range: $23.94 - $28.73 per hour (Hiring Range); $23.94 - $33.52 per hour (Full Range).

Open until filled.

• Assist with or lead operational and preventive maintenance of complex heavy‑duty industrial equipment and machinery, including hydraulics and pneumatics of systems involving pneumatic tanks, deep wells, air compressors, pneumatic actuators, wet wells, pumps, and booster stations.
• Fabricate, construct, install, repair, and align heavy‑duty industrial equipment and machinery such as deep well pumps, water pumps, 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.
• 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, especially where equipment is operated under permits or licenses granted by other governmental agencies.
• Assist with or lead repairs or operate specialized equipment such as submersible pumps, speed increase rs and decreases, blowers, conveyors, gear boxes, mixing equipment, and industrial stationary engines.
• Inspect, service, and maintain common and specialized tools, equipment, and vehicles used in performance of duties.
• Utilize and ensure fellow staff use standard occupational safety practices and equipment.
• Maintain comprehensive records of work performed, modifications to equipment or systems, and related operations logs.
• 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.

• 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.)
• OR:
  Two years with Pima County in a Wastewater Maintenance Specialist I or closely related classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a résumé or write "see résumé" on your application.

• 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 in maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance, diagnosing, or troubleshooting in Wastewater, construction, or fabrication.
• Minimum one (1) year experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

• Valid driver license at time of application;
  Valid AZ driver license at time of appointment.
• 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 required licenses and certifications may be grounds for termination.
• Offer contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of driver’s record.

• Pre‑employment background checks: verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Post‑job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.

• Constantly operates and inspects mechanical equipment; positions self to use, inspect, clean, or repair tools and machinery.
• Frequently required to exchange accurate information and remain in a stationary position.
• Frequently moves tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to…