5804 - Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technician I

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $20.10 - $23.62 Per Hour
Full Range: $20.10 - $27.14 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

These multiple positions with on-call and rotating shifts are in Pima Countys Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) operating and maintaining systems and facilities that convey, treat, and reclaim over 62 million gallons per day of wastewater, protecting public health and the environment. Through this reclamation process, water, biosolids, nutrients, and methane gas are recovered as renewable resources. As a Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technician I (O & M Tech I) you will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring selected equipment involved in the treatment, processing, and resource reclamation of wastewater and biosolids. The selected candidate will ensure the continuity of operations by performing preventative maintenance and adjustments to equipment and systems including pumps, motors, blowers, chemical feed equipment, sludge equipment, and basic laboratory equipment. This position is also responsible for collecting and analyzing wastewater samples and recording data relating to the operations and maintenance of equipment and treatment processes. Work assignments, shifts, and locations will vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the incumbent by the Supervisor/Treatment Management.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT COPY OF DIPLOMA OR GED.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Performs repairs and routine maintenance of industrial wastewater pumps, pumping systems, industrial electrical systems and power generating engines;

Assists Wastewater Mechanics and Trades Maintenance Specialists and Technicians in non-routine maintenance, repairs and construction of assigned facilities and systems;

Assists Wastewater Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater conveyance systems;

Assists other journey-level trade workers, such as painters, welders, electricians, and instrumentation technicians;

Assists specialists/technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of specialized equipment or controls;

Lifts and moves heavy materials, tools, and supplies;

Uses and maintains safety and personal protective equipment;

Performs operator-level maintenance, servicing and adjustments of common tools and equipment;

Performs worksite clean-up following completion of jobs;

May cut, trim, seed, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides to turf grasses, soils, trees and ornamental shrubs;

May lead Trades Maintenance Helpers, Technicians and other employees, volunteers, community service workers, inmates or detainees in performing routine facility and grounds clean-up and maintenance duties.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• safety precautions common to an industrial maintenance/repair environment;
• practices, methods and tools used in the maintenance and repair of industrial facilities, pumping systems, water or wastewater treatment or conveyance systems, electrical systems or power generating engines;
• operating principles of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.

Skill in:

• following written and oral instructions;
• performing heavy manual labor tasks;
• using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools;
• repairing and maintaining industrial facilities, pumping systems, electrical systems and power
• generating engines;
• using and maintaining safety and personal protective equipment;
• performing operator-level maintenance, servicing and adjustment of assigned equipment and vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A high school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. ADEQ Wastewater Treatment Grade 1 Certification.
2. Operate industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, and mobile equipment such as forklifts.
3. Perform basic preventative maintenance on industrial equipment.
4. Perform basic housekeeping functions by cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds. Lift and move heavy materials, tools, and supplies.
5. Have computer skills and follow written and oral instructions.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.