Maintenance Specialist - Wastewater Treatment

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Maintenance Specialist - Wastewater Treatment

Department: Public Works

Hiring Range: $25.56 to $31.94

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 109

Full Pay Range: $25.56 to $38.33

Final date to receive applications: 03/20/2026

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching.
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year.
• Free employee-only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans.
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System ( for more details).
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance.

The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and collaborative professional for the position of Maintenance Specialist with experience in the wastewater industry. Under direct supervision of the Wastewater Operations Supervisor, the Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, in addition to performing grounds maintenance. Prior experience in a maintenance role at a wastewater facility and/or a mechanical and electrical background is required.

• Perform maintenance in wastewater facilities including, but not limited to: buildings, vaults, structures, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, SCADA, generators, pumps, valves, and meters.
• Perform electrical work on 480 V, 220 V, 110 V and 4‑20 mA equipment; install conduit and wire; calibrate and install instrumentation and telemetry systems; diagnose electrical failures and determine necessary repairs or replacement.
• Other tasks include plumbing, cutting, threading, and welding pipe; installing and replacing pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment; lubricating and installing bearings, seals, gaskets, packing, springs, and gears; installing, maintaining and repairing plant equipment including, but not limited to: bar screens, compactors, grit systems, mixers, pumps, valves, compressors, pipes, blowers, odor control devices, centrifuges, sodium hypochlorite generators, chemical metering pumps, sludge hoppers, conveyor systems, clarifier drive units, filtration equipment, gear boxes, and tanks.
• Job hazards present may include adverse weather conditions, exposure to raw sewage, chemicals, rotating equipment, hydrogen sulfide, noise, high‑medium‑low voltage, oxygen deficiency and hazardous environments. Compliance with OSHA and City safety rules and regulations is essential.
• This position may be subject to emergency calls, overtime and stand‑by duty as required.

High School Diploma or equivalent required; progressive experience in the maintenance of wastewater facilities or related field with two years performing full‑time maintenance work. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building & grounds maintenance, and computer programs. Must possess a valid Arizona Class D Driver's License and an ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification or must be obtained within twelve months of being placed into the position;

or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day‑to‑day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are:
Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.

• Knowledge of computer programs and programming including, but not limited to: MS Office,…