Water Treatment Plant Mechanic I, II & III

Water Treatment Plant Mechanic I, II & III

Salary

$23.15 - $40.32 Hourly

Location

San Tan Water Treatment Plant, 3695 E. Occotillo Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85298, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

27-0018

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 5:35 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

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.

About You

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 Drivers 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 Drivers 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 Drivers 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.

Why Team Gilbert?

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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.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of technical training beyond high school in water treatment?

• Yes
• No

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If you indicated in the previous question, you do have at least one year or more of technical training beyond high school in water treatment, please describe your training in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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Do you have at least three years of experience in water treatment and mechanical maintenance?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one year of experience in fabricating and industrial plumbing?

• Yes
• No

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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the two previous questions, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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Please indicate below which level of Water Treatment Plant Mechanic you are qualified for and applying for a Mechanic I, Mechanic II, or Mechanic III? If you currently do not possess an ADEQ certification, please select the first answer, which includes the option to obtain within one (1) year of hire. If you hold equivalent certifications from a state other than Arizona, we urge you to contact ADEQ at 602-771-4638 to determine whether Arizona offers reciprocity for your out-of-state certifications. Certifications for which Arizona offers reciprocity will be accepted. Additional information about reciprocity is available at ADEQs Web site: http://azdeq.gov/environ/water/dw/opcert.html.

• Applying as a Water Treatment Plant Mechanic I and possess a current ADEQ (or Equivalent) Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification and a Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification or can obtain within one (1) year of hire or promotion.
• Applying as a Water Treatment Plant Mechanic II and possess both a current ADEQ (or Equivalent) Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification and a Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification.
• Applying as a Water Treatment Plant Mechanic III and possess both a current ADEQ (or Equivalent) Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification and a Grade 3 Water Treatment Certification.
• I do not possess any ADEQ or Equivalent Certifications and cannot obtain within one (1) year of hire or promotion.

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If you indicated you do possess a current ADEQ Grade I Water Treatment Certification and/or a Grade I Water Distribution Certification, please list which certification/s and include the expiration date in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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Do you currently possess an Arizona Drivers License or are you able to obtain it by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing electric motors?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and repairing chemical pumps, submersible pumps, and vertical turbine pumps?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing various styles of valves including ball valves, butterfly valves, plug valves and check valves in a water treatment plant or similar industrial plant?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing chemical feed systems and chemical mixers?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

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If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have working with hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, fluoride, sodium hydroxide, liquid oxygen, and ozone?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

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If you have experience working with chemicals such as those covered in the previous question, describe what you did with them and with which of your past or present employers you gained this experience. If not, please enter N/A.

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With which type of organization have you gained most of your mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance experience?

• Most of my experience was gained while working for a public sector government employer.
• Most of my experience was gained while working for a private sector non-government employer.

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Please describe your public sector or private sector experience in detail in the space below. If neither, please enter N/A.

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs