Gilbert, Arizona

Water Treatment Plant Mechanic Lead

Gilbert, Arizona  •  $66k - $99k/yr  •  Gilbert, AZ (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 27-0011

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Job classification: Water Treatment Plant Mechanic Lead

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Works, Water Agency

Summary

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

The Water Treatment Plant Mechanic Lead reports to the Water Treatment Utility Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

  • Work with supervisor in budget development and monitoring.
  • Monitor trends and usage of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to predict future system trends.
  • Daily monitoring, record readings, and perform sampling to check equipment.
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  • Act as a supporting member for water production and system demands in a facility or remote sites.
  • Stay current on up-to-date technology for efficiency and regulatory requirements.
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Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

  • Posting Closes: November 5, 2026
  • Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of November 11, 2026
  • Tentative Start Date: November 23, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business need.

Examples of duties

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 equivalent (G.E.D.)
  • 3 years of experience in water treatment and mechanical maintenance
  • 5 years of experience in water systems and pumps.
  • 1 year in fabricating and industrial plumbing preferred.
  • Valid Arizona driver's license.
  • ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion.
  • An ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification required within 1 year of hire or promotion.
  • Certification in welding, fabrication or journeymen trades training preferred.
  • 1 year or more of technical training beyond high school in water treatment preferred.

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

Qualifications

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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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