Water Treatment Plant Mechanic I, II & III

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Mechanic I, II, III. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Water Treatment Plant Mechanic I, II, III reports to the Water Treatment Utility Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of water treatment plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment to determine the length of downtime to allow temporary solutions during repairs.
• Fabricating critical process components to evaluate the choice of material for compatibility.
• Repair mechanical failures affecting the water treatment plant process while considering the cost of repair versus replacement.
• Repair plumbing and piping which affects the water treatment system in a timely manner.
• Staying current on up-to-date technology for efficiency.
• Support operational staff by satisfying water production needs and meeting plant operational capacity, supplementing process change for desired outcomes.
• View the full job descriptions: Water Treatment Plant Mechanic I, Water Treatment Plant Mechanic II, and Water Treatment Plant Mechanic III

Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Town at any time, with or without cause or notice. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
In-Person Interviews: Week of August 10th
Anticipated Start date: August 31st

This timeline is presented as an estimate only and is subject to change based on business needs.You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.  You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes.  You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.
 
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do!  In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

Candidates for a Level I Mechanic must possess the following requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Up to 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school is desired.
• A desired 1 year of specialized training and experience in potable water production, equipment maintenance and industrial applications for plumbing and electrical understanding.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid AZ Driver's License.

• ADEQ certification in: Water Distribution Grade I and Water Treatment Grade I desired at time of hire.
• If Certification is not currently possessed by applicants, they will be granted the ability to obtain both within one year of hire. If certification is not obtained within this period Termination may be the result.
• Pay Range for a Water Treatment Plant Mechanic I is $25.47 - $36.93/hr

Candidates for a Level II Mechanic must possess the following requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

• 1 year or more of specialized or technical training beyond high school is desired in Water/Wastewater Technology.
• 3 years of specialized training and experience in potable water production, equipment maintenance and industrial applications for plumbing and electrical understanding.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid AZ Driver's License.

• ADEQ certification in: Water Distribution Grade II and Water Treatment Grade II at time of hire or promotion
• Desired certifications indicating skill towards welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, electrical application.
• Pay range for a Water Treatment Plant Mechanic II is $29.20 - $42.34/hr

Candidates for a Level III Mechanic must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• 3 years or more of specialized or technical training beyond high school is desired in Water/Wastewater Technology.
• 4 years of specialized training and experience in potable water production, equipment maintenance and industrial applications for plumbing and electrical understanding.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

 LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid AZ Driver's License.

• ADEQ certification in: Water Distribution Grade III and Water Treatment Grade III at time of hire or promotion
• Certifications indicating skill towards welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, electrical application.
• Pay range for a Water Treatment Plant Mechanic III is $29.94 - $44.91/hr

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

To view the slide show presentation above, click here.Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
 
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.