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Current Job Openings with Water Services
Environmental Quality/Hazardous Materials Specialist
Job ID 61301
Pay Range: $76,627.20 - $107,806.40 annually
Hiring Range: $76,627.20 - $93,121.60 annually
Deadline to apply: April 20, 2026
The Environmental Quality Specialist/Hazardous Materials Specialist position will primarily manage the proper handling and disposal of hazardous wastes for the Water Services Department and work in conjunction with other divisions to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. The Environmental Quality Specialist will inspect work sites for compliance, advise management on hazardous wastes and materials management; coordinate waste disposal projects including the handling of laboratory, asbestos, PCBs, hazardous chemicals and mixed waste. This position will maintain certifications in RCRA, DOT and HAZWOPER Incident Command.
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Water Services Supplies Clerk III, U2
Job ID 61225
Pay Range: $21.54 to $31.82 per hour.
Hiring Range: $21.54 to $26.18 per hour.
Deadline to apply: April 17, 2026
The Internal Business Support Division of the Water Services Department is currently seeking a Supplies Clerk III.
The Supplies Clerk III plays a key leadership role in supporting the operational backbone of the Water Services Department. This position oversees daily activities within a central supply room or warehouse ensuring that teams across the City have the equipment and materials required to keep essential services running smoothly.
This role provides day-to-day direction to staff engaged in the full lifecycle of inventory and materials management, including requisitioning, receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing supplies. The Supplies Clerk III helps maintain accurate and dependable inventory records by utilizing business management and computerized inventory systems, and ensures secure, well-organized storage of materials and equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving workflows, strengthening internal service delivery, and contributing to the mission-critical operations that support the City's water infrastructure.
Position Location: Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant (37000 N New River Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383).
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Wastewater Treatment Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Job ID 60998
Pay Range: $31.06 to $48.19 per hour.
Hiring Range: $31.06 to $39.64 per hour.
Deadline to apply: April 16, 2026
The Wastewater Treatment division of the Water Services Department is currently seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. Employees in the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic positions are responsible for leading and performing journey-level installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, centrifuges, gearboxes, valves, and valve actuators at water or wastewater treatment plants, reclamation plants, groundwater wells, pumping stations, lift stations, and reservoirs. Work assignments are varied, and employees must be skilled in several mechanical trades including fabrication and millwright. Employees work independently and as part of a team, sometimes leading the team.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanics may also be required to:
- Move objects weighing 50 pounds.
- Work in confined spaces and at heights greater than 10 feet.
- Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
- Work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
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Building Maintenance Worker
Job ID 61054
Pay Range: $26.18 to $38.68 per hour.
Hiring Range: $26.18 to $31.82 per hour.
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026
Phoenix Water Services is looking for a Building Maintenance Worker. The Building Maintenance Worker performs daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on doors and traditional style locks throughout city facilities and buildings. A high degree of competence in several trades with more than one at or above the acceptable skilled level. Ability to perform work independently or in teams and occasionally serving as a crew leader over other Building Maintenance Workers for specified projects. Responsible for determining appropriate work methods, tools, and materials used for most assignments. Assignments involve numerous trades and skills, such as rough carpentry, cabinet making, plumbing, routine electrical or welding work, roofing, painting, drywall finishing, concrete/masonry work, and locksmithing.
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Wastewater Treatment Utility Mechanic
Job ID 61003
Pay Range: $24.93 to $36.84 per hour.
Hiring Range: $24.93 to $33.41 per hour.
Deadline to apply: April 10, 2026
As a Wastewater Treatment Utility Mechanic - SCBA with the City of Phoenix Water Services Department, you will perform skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of pumps and mechanical equipment at a water or wastewater treatment plant, pumping station, deep well site, lift station, or booster station. Work will require the operation of machinery, but emphasis is upon servicing, installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
Work is performed under the general supervision of an O&M Supervisor, and the general direction of a Senior Utility Operator, Maintenance Planner Scheduler, or an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, who reviews work while in progress and upon completion. Work assignments are varied, and employees must be knowledgeable in general mechanical maintenance/repair and hydraulic principles.
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Wastewater Treatment Equipment Operator IV
Job ID 61046
Pay Range: $28.86 to $40.61 per hour.
Hiring Range: $28.86 to $35.08 per hour.
Deadline to apply: April 8, 2026
The Equipment Operator IV*U2 is a skilled position responsible for operating a variety of medium to heavy construction and industrial equipment, including backhoes, vacuum trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, water trucks, semi-tractors with trailers, dump trucks, agricultural tractors, and similar machinery.
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Water Systems Operator - Senior
Job ID 61012
Pay Range: $30.31 to $47.01 per hour.
Hiring Range: $30.31 to $35.08 per hour.
Deadline to apply: April 9, 2026
The Water Systems Operator performs daily monitoring and control of staffed and non-staffed water works facilities through the operation of a central computerized system, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Duties include monitoring drinking water storage and flow at the City's surface water treatment plants and remote water facilities to determine water production and pumping needs; interacting with supervisors regarding current water demands to determine daily plant production requirements; communicating with outside agencies; and monitoring operational set points and alarm levels.
This position requires working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings. Shift work will be assigned on a rotational basis.
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How to Apply for a Job
with Phoenix Water Services
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Phoenix Water Services Department. Follow these simple steps to begin the application process.
Once you've identified a job opportunity,please take note of the Job Title and Job ID number. This is how you will locate the job posting in the City of Phoenix HR Connection Center (employment and application portal).
Click the "Apply Now" button. You will be redirected to HR Connection, where you can create an account if you don't already have one. Once logged in, enter the Job Title or Job ID number in the search field.
Review the full job description and pay special attention to the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and HOW TO APPLY sections. They explain the evaluation process and tell you exactly what qualifications and documentation are required.
Submit your application along with your resume and cover letter before the job post expires. Applicants should receive a notice within two weeks after the recruitment has closed to let you know if you made the eligible-for-hire list. This list is a compilation of all qualified applicants from which departments can select candidates to interview.
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