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Location : Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13584
Department: (H310)Water Resources
Opening Date: 11/03/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties
The current vacancy may be filled at either the Specialist I or Specialist II level. Offering salary may be made above the minimum of the posted salary range for this position depending upon qualifications and experience. Employees may progress through the full salary range, subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval.
The first review of applications will be Monday, November 20, 2023, and weekly thereafter as needed.
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I ($44,746.62 - $59,928.34 annually)
The Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I is a trainee classification in which the incumbent learns to perform specialized work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. An employee in this class accompanies and observes a lead person, specifically the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II and/or Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader class, thus performing daily activities and assisting in performing entry-level water pump system maintenance work. Some examples of duties learned and performed include: performing plumbing work including cutting, threading, and welding pipe; installing and replacing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment; lubricating bearings; replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and gears; installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and facilities, including but not limited to: pumps, compressors, pipes, aeration/mixer equipment, chlorine equipment, including gaseous and/or onsite generation; and chemical analyzers and dosing equipment, valves, gear boxes, tanks, and swing arms, etc. As the incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform the full range of the proposed Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II duties, the complexity and difficulty of assignments will increase. This class performs related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class by its responsibility for performing entry-level remote water system maintenance duties while learning to perform journey-level remote water system maintenance. This class is provided leadership and direction by a Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II or Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader, thus performing with supervisory responsibility provided by the Water/Wastewater Field Supervisor through the on-site observation of work in progress or the finished project, and meetings regarding problems or potential problems discovered while performing routine duties. Job hazards may include frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions, chlorine gas, toxic chemicals, high-voltage lines, confined space, and equipment. Employees in this class may progress to the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of experience, training, and performance. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. This class may be subject to emergency call-out and must be willing to work overtime as required. Incumbents must be willing to work scheduled stand-by. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II ($51,810.10 - $69,388.18 annually)
The Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II is responsible for performing specialized, journey-level work that involves installing, maintenance, and repair of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. An employee in this class performs daily activities and assists in system maintenance work of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. Assigned tasks increase in scope and difficulty as the incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform the full-range of duties respective of the journey-level Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class. Some examples of duties required and performed include: performing plumbing work including cutting, threading, and welding pipe; installing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment; lubricating bearings; replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and gears; and installing, maintaining, and repairing remote water facilities including, but not limited to: vertical turbine, split case or submersible pumps, compressors, pipes, mixers and aerators, chlorine (on-site generation or gaseous) equipment, valves, gear boxes, tanks, and swing arms, etc. This class performs related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader class by its responsibility for performing journey-level remote water facilities maintenance duties with limited lead responsibilities. Job performance is monitored and evaluated by the onsite observation of work in progress, finished projects, and meetings to discuss strategy and other challenges while performing routine duties. Job hazards may include frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions, chlorine gas, and/or toxic chemicals associated with water treatment, high-voltage lines, and equipment. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. Employees may progress to this class from a Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. This class is subject to emergency call-out and must be willing to work overtime and scheduled stand-by as required. This class is provided lead direction by the Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader with supervisory responsibility provided by the Water/Wastewater Field Supervisor and/or the Water/Wastewater System Superintendent. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. One year of experience performing water or wastewater plant equipment maintenance, water system equipment maintenance, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance; OR nine months of experience as a Water ResourcesMaintenance Specialist Intern with the City of Mesa.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME); or a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), meet the age requirement for a HME, and complete steps 1, 2 and 3 of the HME security threat assessment (fingerprint based) through Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) by hire or promotion date. Within 150 days of hire or promotion the incumbent must: successfully complete the City's Entry Level Driver (ELD) training program, including HME training; pass the State administered HME knowledge test; pass the road and skills test administered by a City of Mesa Third Party Examiner (TPE); and obtain a Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) respiratory protection equipment by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Must obtain a Grade I (or higher) Water Distribution System Operator OR Water Treatment System Operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one year of hire or promotion date. This class shall be responsible for acquiring a minimum of 30 professional development hours (PDHs) every three years to maintain their ADEQ Certification. The incumbent must also obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and must attend an annual HazWoper refresher course to maintain certification.
Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382.
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) work experience in performing journey-level repair or maintenance of pumps, water system equipment, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment.
Special Requirements. Must possess Grade I (or higher) Water Distribution System Operator and Water Treatment System Operator certifications from the ADEQ or equivalent certifications from another state through reciprocity with Arizona by application date. Certifications through reciprocity must be obtained within three months of hire or promotion. Must possess a valid Arizona Class B CDL with HME; or a valid Arizona Class B CLP, meet the age requirement for a HME, and complete steps 1, 2 and 3 of the HME security threat assessment (fingerprint based) through TSA by hire or promotion date. Within 150 days of hire or promotion the incumbent must: successfully complete the City's ELD training program, including HME training; pass the State administered HME knowledge test; pass the road and skills test administered by a City of Mesa TPE; and obtain a Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement. Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of an APR respiratory protection equipment. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with CFR 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. This class shall be responsible for acquiring a minimum of 30 PDHs every three years to maintain their ADEQ Certification. The incumbent must also obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per OSHA and must attend an annual refresher course annually to maintain certification.
Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to DOT FMCSA drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382.
Link to Job Description
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II
A is linked here.
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
02
How many years of experience do you have performing water or wastewater plant equipment maintenance, water system equipment maintenance, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance?
03
Please describe your experience performing water or wastewater plant equipment maintenance, water system equipment maintenance, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
04
Do you have nine (9) months of experience as a Water ResourcesMaintenance Specialist Intern with the City of Mesa? Please detail your experience on your application.
05
How many years of experience do you have in performing journey-level repair or maintenance of pumps, water system equipment, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment?
06
Please describe your experience in performing journey-level repair or maintenance of pumps, water system equipment, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
07
Please indicate which level of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification, or equivalent from another state, you have below. Certifications through out-of-state reciprocity with Arizona must be obtained within three months of hire or promotion. If you have a certification, please detail your certification information (including issuing State and expiration date) on your application. Check all that apply.
08
Do you have or are you able to obtain an Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) by hire or promotion date?
09
Do you have or are you able to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), meet the age requirement for a HME, and complete steps 1, 2 and 3 of the HME security threat assessment (fingerprint based) through Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) by hire or promotion date?
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Location : Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13584
Department: (H310)Water Resources
Opening Date: 11/03/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties
The current vacancy may be filled at either the Specialist I or Specialist II level. Offering salary may be made above the minimum of the posted salary range for this position depending upon qualifications and experience. Employees may progress through the full salary range, subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval.
The first review of applications will be Monday, November 20, 2023, and weekly thereafter as needed.
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I ($44,746.62 - $59,928.34 annually)
The Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I is a trainee classification in which the incumbent learns to perform specialized work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. An employee in this class accompanies and observes a lead person, specifically the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II and/or Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader class, thus performing daily activities and assisting in performing entry-level water pump system maintenance work. Some examples of duties learned and performed include: performing plumbing work including cutting, threading, and welding pipe; installing and replacing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment; lubricating bearings; replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and gears; installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and facilities, including but not limited to: pumps, compressors, pipes, aeration/mixer equipment, chlorine equipment, including gaseous and/or onsite generation; and chemical analyzers and dosing equipment, valves, gear boxes, tanks, and swing arms, etc. As the incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform the full range of the proposed Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II duties, the complexity and difficulty of assignments will increase. This class performs related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class by its responsibility for performing entry-level remote water system maintenance duties while learning to perform journey-level remote water system maintenance. This class is provided leadership and direction by a Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II or Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader, thus performing with supervisory responsibility provided by the Water/Wastewater Field Supervisor through the on-site observation of work in progress or the finished project, and meetings regarding problems or potential problems discovered while performing routine duties. Job hazards may include frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions, chlorine gas, toxic chemicals, high-voltage lines, confined space, and equipment. Employees in this class may progress to the Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of experience, training, and performance. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. This class may be subject to emergency call-out and must be willing to work overtime as required. Incumbents must be willing to work scheduled stand-by. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II ($51,810.10 - $69,388.18 annually)
The Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II is responsible for performing specialized, journey-level work that involves installing, maintenance, and repair of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. An employee in this class performs daily activities and assists in system maintenance work of remote water treatment equipment and facilities. Assigned tasks increase in scope and difficulty as the incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform the full-range of duties respective of the journey-level Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II class. Some examples of duties required and performed include: performing plumbing work including cutting, threading, and welding pipe; installing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment; lubricating bearings; replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and gears; and installing, maintaining, and repairing remote water facilities including, but not limited to: vertical turbine, split case or submersible pumps, compressors, pipes, mixers and aerators, chlorine (on-site generation or gaseous) equipment, valves, gear boxes, tanks, and swing arms, etc. This class performs related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader class by its responsibility for performing journey-level remote water facilities maintenance duties with limited lead responsibilities. Job performance is monitored and evaluated by the onsite observation of work in progress, finished projects, and meetings to discuss strategy and other challenges while performing routine duties. Job hazards may include frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions, chlorine gas, and/or toxic chemicals associated with water treatment, high-voltage lines, and equipment. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. Employees may progress to this class from a Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. This class is subject to emergency call-out and must be willing to work overtime and scheduled stand-by as required. This class is provided lead direction by the Water Resources Field Maintenance Crew Leader with supervisory responsibility provided by the Water/Wastewater Field Supervisor and/or the Water/Wastewater System Superintendent. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. One year of experience performing water or wastewater plant equipment maintenance, water system equipment maintenance, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance; OR nine months of experience as a Water ResourcesMaintenance Specialist Intern with the City of Mesa.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME); or a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), meet the age requirement for a HME, and complete steps 1, 2 and 3 of the HME security threat assessment (fingerprint based) through Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) by hire or promotion date. Within 150 days of hire or promotion the incumbent must: successfully complete the City's Entry Level Driver (ELD) training program, including HME training; pass the State administered HME knowledge test; pass the road and skills test administered by a City of Mesa Third Party Examiner (TPE); and obtain a Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) respiratory protection equipment by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Must obtain a Grade I (or higher) Water Distribution System Operator OR Water Treatment System Operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one year of hire or promotion date. This class shall be responsible for acquiring a minimum of 30 professional development hours (PDHs) every three years to maintain their ADEQ Certification. The incumbent must also obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and must attend an annual HazWoper refresher course to maintain certification.
Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382.
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) work experience in performing journey-level repair or maintenance of pumps, water system equipment, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment.
Special Requirements. Must possess Grade I (or higher) Water Distribution System Operator and Water Treatment System Operator certifications from the ADEQ or equivalent certifications from another state through reciprocity with Arizona by application date. Certifications through reciprocity must be obtained within three months of hire or promotion. Must possess a valid Arizona Class B CDL with HME; or a valid Arizona Class B CLP, meet the age requirement for a HME, and complete steps 1, 2 and 3 of the HME security threat assessment (fingerprint based) through TSA by hire or promotion date. Within 150 days of hire or promotion the incumbent must: successfully complete the City's ELD training program, including HME training; pass the State administered HME knowledge test; pass the road and skills test administered by a City of Mesa TPE; and obtain a Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement. Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of an APR respiratory protection equipment. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with CFR 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. This class shall be responsible for acquiring a minimum of 30 PDHs every three years to maintain their ADEQ Certification. The incumbent must also obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per OSHA and must attend an annual refresher course annually to maintain certification.
Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to DOT FMCSA drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382.
Link to Job Description
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist I
Water Resources Field Maintenance Specialist II
A is linked here.
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience do you have performing water or wastewater plant equipment maintenance, water system equipment maintenance, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance?
- None
- Some but less than 1 year
- 1 year or more
03
Please describe your experience performing water or wastewater plant equipment maintenance, water system equipment maintenance, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment maintenance; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
04
Do you have nine (9) months of experience as a Water ResourcesMaintenance Specialist Intern with the City of Mesa? Please detail your experience on your application.
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of experience do you have in performing journey-level repair or maintenance of pumps, water system equipment, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment?
- None
- Some but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
06
Please describe your experience in performing journey-level repair or maintenance of pumps, water system equipment, or other mechanical or manufacturing equipment; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
07
Please indicate which level of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification, or equivalent from another state, you have below. Certifications through out-of-state reciprocity with Arizona must be obtained within three months of hire or promotion. If you have a certification, please detail your certification information (including issuing State and expiration date) on your application. Check all that apply.
- Grade I Water Distribution System Operator
- Grade II (or higher) Water Distribution System Operator
- Grade I Water Treatment System Operator
- Grade II (or higher) Water Treatment System Operator
- None of the above
08
Do you have or are you able to obtain an Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) by hire or promotion date?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have or are you able to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), meet the age requirement for a HME, and complete steps 1, 2 and 3 of the HME security threat assessment (fingerprint based) through Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) by hire or promotion date?
- Yes
- No
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