Water Maintenance Manager
Salary
$97,697.60 - $131,934.40 Annually
Location
Water Operations - 9312 N. 94th St., Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
FY2526-00985
Division
Water Services
Department
Utilities Maintenance - Water
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/10/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for keeping essential city systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently? The City is seeking a Water Maintenance Manager to oversee the skilled teams who maintain our electrical, electronic, HVAC, and pumping systems that keep our water resources flowing. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, solutions-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys leading technical staff, and excels at managing complex projects, budgets, and operations. If you're ready to apply your expertise in water system maintenance, team leadership, and technical problem-solving to a role that directly supports your community, we encourage you to apply and bring your talent to our Water Resources Department.
Click here to be directed to the Scottsdale Water Careers webpage.
About the Position:
Leads, plans, organizes, coordinates, and monitors all activities related to the maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, motors, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), electronic controls and instrumentation, data collection systems, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
The position oversees comprehensive mechanical and pump maintenance programs, including the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, lubrication, and preventive and corrective maintenance of pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, gearboxes, blowers, and related process equipment essential to water treatment and distribution operations. Ensures equipment reliability, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safe maintenance practices across all Water Resources facilities.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $114,774.40/annually.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions
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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.
Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: t is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.
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Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?
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Do you have a valid drivers license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?
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Do you have any of the following restrictions on your drivers license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
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Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.
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How many years of experience do you have managing, maintaining and repairing electrical or electronic equipment Medium voltage (1-35 kV) and Low Voltage (600 V and below) and installing, maintaining, calibrating and repairing motors, pumps and pressure reducing valves for a water and/or wastewater system?
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If you have experience managing, maintaining and repairing electrical or electronic equipment Medium voltage (1-35 kV) and Low Voltage (600 V and below) and installing, maintaining, calibrating and repairing motors, pumps and pressure reducing valves for a water and/or wastewater system, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you dont have this experience, please write "None."
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Do you have three years of supervisory experience?
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If you have three years of supervisory experience, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you dont have this experience, please write "None."
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Do you currently have, or able to obtain through reciprocity, a Grade 4 Certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in either Water Treatment or Water Distribution? NOTE: If you have this certification, please attach a copy of the certification to your application.
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Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
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I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.
Required Question
Employer City of Scottsdale
Address 9191 E San Salvador Dr
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258
Website http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov