Salary: $194,272.00 - $222,338.00 Annually
Location : Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1376
Department: Management Council
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

About the Responsibilities

As the, you would provide leadership and coordination across the field maintenance departments; develop and implement strategies, policies, and programs to ensure that the Central Arizona Project (CAP) mission is accomplished. Field Maintenance executes the asset management plan for all of CAP's 16 pumping plants and 336 mile long aqueduct system. The business functions within Field Maintenance include Instrumentation and Control, HVAC-Fire-Security, Protective Relays, Operational Technologies, Aqueduct Maintenance, and Pumping Plant Maintenance. A significant portion of CAP's crafts and trades employees report within Field Maintenance. As a member of the Management Council, performing complex administrative and professional work on a wide variety of special projects to ensure they are in concert with the policies, procedures, and goals set forth by the General Manager and Board of Directors.
Some of the responsibilities include:

1. Participates in creating, developing and implementing business strategy and policy for the CAP. Develops and implements plans, objectives and procedures for directed functions, and recommends initiatives for CAP strategic plans, policies and objectives.
   
   2. Supervises, coaches and mentors staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions.
   
   3. Represents the General Manager in various meetings, assisting with input and guidance to achieve an outcome that is beneficial to the greater good of the organization, community and customers.
   
   4. Oversees the development and implementation of budgets, programs, policies and procedures for assigned departments, or as directed by the General Manager; and evaluates programs, procedures, and organizational structure to ensure effectiveness of programs and operations.

About the Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and ten (10) years of applicable work experience in a related field, including six (6) years in progressively responsible supervisory or management roles; or high school diploma/GED and fourteen (14) years of applicable work experience in a related field, including six (6) years in progressively responsible supervisor or management roles.
• Successful demonstration of interpersonal, supervisory, management, organization and technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic and business planning; highly developed participative leadership, negotiation, communications, and interpersonal skills are critical.
• Significant experience overseeing large maintenance and asset management programs including development and execution of preventative maintenance plans, operations and maintenance budgeting, and identification of capital project replacement / repair needs; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job such as those listed above.
• A valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.

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If you're ready to lead field maintenance operations for one of the largest water conveyance systems in North America while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY TODAY!

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01

I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

• Yes

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or JD

03

How many years of relevant work experience do you have focused on asset management, asset reliability, and maintenance?

• Less than 1
• 1 - 4
• 5 - 9
• 10 - 13
• 14+

04

How many years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience do you have, including roles with increasing scope of responsibility?

• None
• 1 - 3
• 4 - 5
• 6 - 8
• 9+

05

Can you successfully demonstrate excellent ability in strategic and business planning, participative leadership, negotiation, communications, and interpersonal skills?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to the question above, please briefly explain.
07

Please list the certifications and training that you have within the areas of asset management, asset reliability, and maintenance?
08

Please describe in detail your experience leading crafts and trades employees. If applicable, describe your personal crafts and trades background.
09

It is highly recommended that you include a cover letter with your applications that briefly explains your interest in the position and how your background and experience qualify you for success in this role. Did you attach your cover letter?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question