Water Treatment Specialist - Maintenance

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
  
  

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$22.00

Class/Calendar:

B23, 12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To perform chemical water treatment, preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair tasks on all types and styles of cooling towers, pumps, motors, fans and water distribution systems and water cooled equipment.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Operations. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel throughout the district to perform chemical water treatment, preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair tasks on all types and styles of cooling towers, pumps, motors, fans and water distribution systems and water cooled equipment
• Interface with site-based and department personnel to keep them informed of system status
• Interface with immediate supervisor(s) on a routine basis to keep them informed of work order status
• Process work orders and other paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Minimum two years water treatment field experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related trade school training helpful
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Knowledge of chemicals, treatment and hazards associated with HVAC water treatment
• Ability to perform various mechanical and electrical repairs on HVAC equipment
• Working knowledge of chilled water HVAC systems to include closed cool and thermal storage
• Ability to organize and to prioritize workload; to work alone with minimal supervision; have initiative and be a self-starter
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work occurs across multiple school facilities (elementary, middle, high schools, administrative buildings).
• Includes indoor (mechanical rooms, laboratories) and outdoor (treatment plants, pump stations, irrigation systems) environments.
• Works with chemicals like chlorine, acids, or other water treatment agents
• Must follow OSHA regulations, environmental health codes, and water quality standards set by local and federal agencies (e.g., EPA)
• May require on-call duties, especially in emergencies (e.g., water main breaks or contamination)
• May need to climb ladders or stairs and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Must lift and carry equipment, supplies, or tools (typically 25–50 pounds)
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.