Salary: $168,188.00 - $185,016.00 Annually
Location : Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1393
Department: Maintenance West
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Overview & Purpose
About the Pay

Note: The salary range listed ($168,188 - $185,016) reflects the TARGET HIRING RANGE only and does not represent the full pay range for this position.
About the Position
To manage all assets of the CAP water delivery system. The Maintenance West/South Departments are responsible for implementing and managing a proactive, preventive, and reliability centered maintenance program for the open aqueduct system, aqueduct check structures and turnout structures, several major pumping plants including one pump/generator plant, and New Waddell Dam. These Departments make water delivery system capacity available to the CAP Water Control Department on a reliable and cost effective basis to meet the demands of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water customers. Leads and manages the safety performance of subordinate supervisors and crews.

About the Responsibilities
1. Leads a major maintenance department through subordinate supervisors, with accountability for maintenance of the open aqueduct system, several major pumping plants, one pump/generator plant, and New Waddell Dam. Manages the maintenance of major mechanical/electrical equipment, establishes priorities, allocates resources, and provides guidance on repair strategies to support safe, reliable operations and compliance with existing maintenance practices.

2. Manages the implementation of standardized preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures to improve reliability, ensure consistent work execution and support asset management objectives.

3. Develops, implements, and manages the departmental budget. Partners with subordinate supervisors to monitor expenditures, evaluate and explain variances, and forecast future expenses by aligning resources with maintenance priorities and financial commitments each quarter.

4. Establishes clear safety expectations and holds supervisors and crews accountable for safety performance. Supports a proactive departmental safety program aligned with the CAP's Safety Value of keeping coworkers and the workplace safe.

5. Makes or approves departmental staffing decisions, establishes performance standards, and approves or conducts employee performance conversations. Initiates or recommends employee performance corrective actions and holds supervisors accountable for consistent application of performance expectations.

6. Coaches and mentors supervisors and staff in leadership and maintenance management. Contributes to positive culture of Field Maintenance by providing clear expectations, constructive feedback and continued development to strengthen accountability and departmental performance.

About the Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in relevant field; OR a high school diploma / GED plus an equivalent combination of training and experience which must include an additional seven (7) years of related work experience.

• Demonstrated ability to develop goals, vision, and direction that align the department's actions to broad company defined strategic objectives. Able to lead and guide the department to achieve these goals.
• Must have a firm commitment and effective approach for professional career development, achieving continuous improvement of managed staff.
• Ten (10) years progressive experience in an applicable field, including at least three (3) years of experience supervising professionals or multi-disciplined crafts and trades personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service skills. Skilled in establishing positive working relationships across a diverse organization.
• Must have a firm commitment to business purpose and to developing and demonstrating respect for internal and external customers.
• Experience developing and effectively managing large and complex operating budgets and providing sound direction for budgetary decisions

Required Certifications or Licenses:

• Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer registration or an advanced degree.
• Craft-level work experience and/or prior experience supervising craft and trade individuals.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Reliability Leader certification (CRL).

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Lead the team that keeps Arizona's water moving. Bring your Maintenance expertise to Central Arizona Project as our Maintenance West Manager. APPLY TODAY! Your Water, Your Future.
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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 progressive experience do you have in a field relevant to this position?

• Less than 1
• 1 - 4
• 5 - 9
• 10 - 16
• 17+

04

How many years of experience do you have supervising professionals or multi-disciplined crafts and trades personnel?

• None
• 1 - 2
• 3 - 4
• 5+

05

Describe your experience developing and managing operating budgets. Include the approximate budget size, the scope of your responsibility, and your role in making budget decisions.
06

Which of the following preferred qualifications do you have? Select all that apply.

• Professional Engineer registration
• Advanced degree
• Craft-level work experience and/or prior experience supervising craft and trade individuals
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Reliability Leader certification (CRL)
• None of the above

07

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

• Yes
• No

Required Question