Maintenance Planner/Scheduler - Wastewater Collection Division

About This Position

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.

The Water Services Department (WSD) is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling work, processes, and materials, primarily through the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or other work order system, for the Wastewater Collection Lift Station group to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity in work. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes. Performing in a lead capacity, incumbents are required to develop a safe, effective, and efficient work control plan through proper planning and scheduling of the work for various crafts including Operation and maintenance Technicians, Utility Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, and other classifications. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is expected to monitor the technical performance of the CMMS or other work order system and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that best-in-class standardized usage practices are followed. The nature of the work is such that considerable independence is allowed in directing the work through the system. Performance is evaluated through observation, conferences, reports, and/or results obtained. .

This position plans and schedules work, processes, and vendor procurement using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) under the direct supervision of the Lift Station Operations & Maintenance Supervisor. The Planner Scheduler plays a key role in improving the efficiency, quality and productivity of work related to Wastewater Collections Operation and Maintenance activities, environmental compliance, and fire life safety asset management. The maintenance planner scheduler supports supervision and admin management in planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting, including CMMS dashboard maintenance. Performing in a lead capacity, this position is required to develop a safe, effective, and efficient work control plan through proper planning and scheduling of work for Wastewater Collection Lift Station Operation and Maintenance staff.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Understanding of the capabilities, limitations, and functions of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Computer literacy skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and calendaring/organizer function.
• Ability to:
• Plan and schedule major projects.
• Forecast skill and equipment needs.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work orders.
• Allocate resources and manage multiple tasks.
• Analyze and develop efficient maintenance procedures.
• Track maintenance performance measures and trends and produce reports thereof.
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $28.17 to $45.89 per hour.

Hiring Range: $28.17 to $38.52 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• 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 carefully 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.
  
  

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 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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Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of skilled trades experience in electrical, HVAC, building maintenance, or operations and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant, facility, or system, including proficiency using a computerized maintenance management system;
• OR Three years of skilled experience planning and scheduling in fields such as electric utilities, property management, chemical manufacturing, large-scale manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing or other industrial setting.
• Possession of a Grade I Wastewater Collections ADEQ (Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) certification is required by the end of the probationary period.
• If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (http://www.azdeq.gov) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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• The City job description can be found here.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience with/in the following:

• Identifying and correcting inefficient and/or inadequate preventive maintenance and work orders, and recommending improvements to the maintenance program.
• Oracle based computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or other work order system.
• Operation & Maintenance Tech or Utility Maintenance Mechanic in the water industry.
• Maintenance of fire and life safety systems or other complex asset environment.
• Drafting, evaluating, and implementing detailed standard operating procedures.
• Microsoft Office Products Experience, Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP.
• City of Phoenix or other procurement process.
• Municipal Wastewater Collection.
• Environmental compliance.
• Safety management.
• Procurement.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 29, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, JC:50440, ID# 63206, 10/23/2026, USM, JG, Benefits:002

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