Wastewater Maintenance Specialist I

Job Description Summary Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Description REVISED OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5803 - Wastewater Maintenance Specialist I Salary Grade: 6 Pay Range Hiring Range: $21.76 - $25.56 Per Hour  Pay Range: $21.76 - $29.36 Per Hour    Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 10/16/2026. Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring a Wastewater Specialist I. This entry-level position is a great opportunity to begin your career in the wastewater industry. As a Wastewater Specialist I, you will assist in the maintenance, operation, and repair of large industrial equipment used to treat wastewater. If you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a team setting, want a stable, meaningful career with room to grow, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. Performs repairs and routine maintenance of industrial wastewater pumps, pumping systems, industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and power generating engines; Assists Wastewater Mechanics, Instrumentation Specialists, and Trades Maintenance Specialists and Technicians in non-routine maintenance, repairs and construction of assigned facilities and systems; Assists Wastewater Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater conveyance systems; Assists other journey-level trade workers, such as painters, welders, electricians, and instrumentation technicians; Assists specialists/technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of specialized equipment or controls; Lifts and moves heavy materials, tools, and supplies; Uses and maintains safety and personal protective equipment; Performs operator-level maintenance, servicing and adjustments of common tools and equipment; Performs worksite clean-up following completion of jobs. Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience working in industrial mechanical maintenance and repair, pumping systems, instrumentation, process control, electrical systems or power generation engine maintenance. (Work experience limited to automotive, truck or heavy equipment maintenance is not qualifying experience. (Relevant…