The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The Utility Helper position assists with the repair of mechanical equipment such as motors, sludge removal machines, chemical feeders, blowers, coolers air compressors and equipment in a water or wastewater treatment plant. This position also operates broom trucks, front-end loaders, or similar equipment, cleans equipment, work areas for safety of staff and maintenance of buildings, and completes paperwork documentation.

$16.50 (minimum) - $20.64 (maximum) hourly / $34,320.00 - $42,931.20 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $42,931.20 depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

• One year of skilled experience in maintenance or construction work (or one year at the level of Semiskilled Worker).
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate’s suitability for the job.
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• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience performing plumbing repairs.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Experience with painting and coating work.
• Experience with Word and Excel.

The following may also be required:

• Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• Working at heights of 30+ feet above ground and work in high noise environments.
• Repairing equipment in small, cramped areas.
• Traveling across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces at a treatment plant to access equipment that requires repair.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Recruitment closes March 20, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Utility Helper, JC:50400, ID# 49027, 03/03/2023, USM, JS, Benefits: 002

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.