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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Water Production

City of Phoenix · Phoenix, AZ · 2 wk ago
Management$33.27–$49.15/hrFull-time

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix. Multiple vacancies currently exist at the City of Phoenix's Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant and 24th Street Water Treatment Plant.

About the role

Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (IMMs) perform and lead journeyman-level installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment—including pumps, blowers, centrifuges, gearboxes, valves, and valve actuators—used throughout water and wastewater treatment facilities, reclamation plants, groundwater wells, pumping stations, lift stations, and reservoirs. Assignments are diverse, requiring expertise across multiple mechanical trades, including fabrication and millwright work. IMMs work both independently and as part of a team, with opportunities to serve as lead on assigned projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be dependable, demonstrate a positive attitude, and work effectively as part of a team. They will also be capable of performing the physical demands of the role, including:

  • Working in various weather conditions and outdoor environments.
  • Working in confined spaces and at heights greater than 10 feet.
  • Safely lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, centrifuges, gearboxes, valves, and valve actuators.
  • Fabrication and millwright work.
  • Lead journeyman-level mechanical maintenance tasks.
  • Work independently and as part of a team on diverse mechanical projects.

Requirements

  • Four years of skilled experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work, including one year in a lead capacity.
  • Experience must include the fabrication, installation, and repair of large mechanical equipment, deep well, turbine, and water and wastewater pumps, including work with submersible and turbine deep well units and centrifugal booster pumps.
  • Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License Instructional Permit at the time of hire and possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License after 12 months in the classification.
  • Individuals may be required to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation physical exam and possess the appropriate commercial driver's license (CDL). Pre-employment drug testing is required for CDL positions. Employees in CDL positions will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Treatment certification by the end of the probationary period. If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for reciprocity procedures.
  • Use of personal or City vehicles on City business requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

  • Current possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Treatment certification.
  • Experience in/with:
    • Pump repair and installation.
    • Welding, cutting, and fabrication.
    • Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
    • Industrial piping repair and fabrication and using dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and precision shaft alignment equipment.
    • Repairing and maintaining large industrial equipment, including blowers, centrifuges, turbines, pumps, generators, hydraulic systems, high-speed rotating equipment, gearboxes, and air compressors.
    • Rigging and hoisting heavy equipment with boom trucks, mobile cranes, or overhead bridge cranes.
    • Working with gear box systems and mechanical linkage applications.

Pay

Pay Range: $33.27 to $49.15 per hour.

Hiring Range: $33.27 to $40.43 per hour.

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

  • Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
  • Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
  • Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
  • When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Benefits

  • Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
  • 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
  • Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
  • Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
  • Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
  • Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Employer paid long-term disability.
  • Free Bus/light rail pass.
  • Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
  • Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
  • Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

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