Gilbert, Arizona

Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Gilbert, Arizona  •  $84k - $126k/yr  •  Gilbert, AZ (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 27-0118

Department: PUBLIC WORKS WASTEWATER

Division: PW WW COLLECTION GRAVITY SYS

Job classification: Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Works, Wastewater

Summary

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. The primary functions of this position include:

  • Lead and develop a team of maintenance staff by assigning work, coaching, and providing meaningful performance feedback
  • Plan and oversee preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance so plant equipment and infrastructure stay reliable and compliant
  • Diagnose equipment failures and infrastructure issues, then coordinate timely repairs with operations, engineering, contractors, and vendors
  • Manage maintenance supplies, parts, and contract services while supporting capital improvement and rehabilitation projects
  • Champion workplace safety and keep accurate records of work orders, inspections, and equipment performance
  • For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is a Non-Exempt position, eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with Gilbert is at-will.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

  • Posting Closes: November 22, 2026
  • Tentative In-Person Interviews: December 7, 2026
  • Tentative Start Date: January 19, 2027

Examples of duties

You are a hands-on leader who is just as comfortable troubleshooting a failing pump as you are coaching a team member through a tough repair. You understand that reliable equipment protects both the community and the environment, and you take pride in planning ahead so problems get solved before they become emergencies. You communicate clearly with crews, engineers, vendors, and leadership, and you set the tone for a safe, accountable workplace. You thrive in a demanding, compliance-driven plant environment where your skills keep a critical public service running every day.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 4 years of technical training beyond high school in industrial maintenance or a related field
  • 5 years of experience maintaining wastewater treatment plant equipment and systems
  • 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a maintenance or skilled trades environment
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
  • ADEQ Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification at time of hire, or ADEQ Grade 4 in another discipline
  • Arizona Class D Driver License

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in a wastewater treatment plant environment, with industrial and field work. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Supplemental information

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert, Arizona

About Gilbert, Arizona

Once known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World,” Gilbert, Arizona has evolved into one of the fastest growing communities and the largest town in the United States. Encompassing 72.6 square miles, just southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert has transformed from an agricultural community to a thriving and economically-diverse suburban community.

Incorporated in 1920, Gilbert owes its beginnings to William "Bobby"​ Gilbert who provided land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 to construct a rail line between Phoenix and Florence, Arizona.

During the last three decades, Gilbert has seen tremendous growth, increasing in population from 5,717 in 1980 to nearly 250,000 in 2017. Many recent accolades, including being named the 2nd Safest City and the 22nd Best Place to Live in the country, explain why so many want to live and do business in Gilbert.

Gilbert boasts a nationally ranked K-12 education system including public schools, unique magnet and charter schools, with an average graduation rate of 90%. Nearly 40% of Gilbert residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and the median household income is $80,080.

Gilbert’s booming housing industry is coupled with booming business. With a targeted focus in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math industries, Gilbert is home to many companies with focuses in Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Bio-Technology, Clean Technology and Renewable Energy.

As Gilbert approaches build-out over the next decade, the estimated population is expected to reach 330,000. With a continued focus on building the latest satellites, conducting cancer research and producing algae technology, Gilbert will continue to grow and thrive and uphold its reputation as being clean, safe and vibrant.

For the official LinkedIn Page for Gilbert's Office of Economic Development, visit linkedin.com/company/gilbertazecodev.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
GIlbert, Arizona
Year Founded
1920
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