At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.

We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent and three years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water, wastewater or distribution or collection systems equipment and machinery. Depending on job duties, must be able to demonstrated welding ability at a journeyman's level with at least two years experience in steel piping fabrication.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

• Must possess upon hire or promotion, and maintain a Grade II operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the disciplines of Water Treatment or Water Distribution.

• Must possess upon hire or promotion, and maintain a Grade II operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the disciplines of Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collections.

• Maintains pumps, tanks, switches, diesel and natural gas generators at City well sites, booster stations. Performs maintenance and control work on chlorination equipment, various pressure control devices and adjusts the system to met specific demands.
• Performs construction and fabrication at work sites.
• Communicates goals of the division/department; assists in the development of plans and measurement for evaluation; and provides information for the evaluation of the performance of personnel. Observes and monitors performance to determine compliance with all prescribed operating and safety practices.
• Repairs and maintains all types of valves, pumps and equipment, including chlorinators, evaporators, electric and hydraulic valves, blowers and fans.
• Repairs, maintains and modifies complex chemical feed systems.
• Plans, organizes, schedules and directs preventive maintenance, such as greasing, lubing, oil changes, re-packing or replacing seals or bearing, chain or gear adjustments.
• Maintains accurate computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) covering various equipment related to large, complex water, wastewater and advanced water treatment systems.
• Oversees completion of annual testing on all backflow devices within the facilities ensuring compliance with the City ordinance. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs manual work that requires standing and walking/moving continuous periods of time, lifting, bending and climbing elevations, stairs and rough terrain.
• Works in small areas and must climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Moves and lifts heavy objects (50 pounds or more) both short and long distances.
• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery requiring continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements.
• Cleans and cares for tools and equipment; perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle, equipment, hand tools, computer and two-way radio.
• Moderate exposure to dust, noise, and inclement weather and temperature extremes.
• Some work is performed in a normal City office environment.
• Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Travels to/from various locations.
• Works a four day, 10 hour work schedule.

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check