Salary: $97,697.60 - $131,934.40 Annually
Location : Water Operations - 9312 N. 94th St., Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division: Water Services
Department: Utilities Maintenance - Water
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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

• An Associate's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of experience in 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.
• Must have three years of Supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: Graduated Driver's Licenses are considered restricted.
• Must possess upon hire or promotion, and maintain a Grade 4 certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in either Water Treatment or Water Distribution.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

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:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

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:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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.

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,

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
01

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• I have a Graduated Driver's License (Class G License).
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my driver's license

04

Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

• High School / GED or Equivalent
• HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

05

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?

• Less than one year, or none
• Between 1 and 3 years
• Between 3 and 5 years
• Between 5 and 7 years
• More than 7 years

06

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 don't have this experience, please write "None."
07

Do you have three years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

08

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 don't have this experience, please write "None."
09

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.

• Yes
• No

10

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

11

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.

• Yes
• No

Required Question