The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Water Quality Senior Technician. This is a regular, full-time position with benefits. The position will have the option to work 5/8's or 4/10's.

City of Chandler
Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is located in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler is a vibrant, diverse, fiscally responsible community with a supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, exciting startups, talented workers and their families. In addition to being a great place to live, play and work our local hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and ample shopping opportunities make Chandler one of Arizona's great vacation spots.

Why work for Chandler?

• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for full-time employees and up to $3,200 annually for part-time employees
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive

Who we are
Chandler was the first city in Arizona to receive accreditation of our water and wastewater operations by the American Public Works Association, the toughest accreditation to achieve in the industry. The Utilities Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's water, wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure. The Utilities team maintains and operates one water, one brine reduction and three wastewater facilities. We treat over 64 million gallons of fresh water and 30 million gallons of treated water per day from our four primary water sources: Salt River, Verde River, Colorado River and access to 31 wells of ground water supply. We also use advanced treatment processes to convert over 32 million gallons of wastewater into A+ reclaimed water to meet irrigation and industrial demands. Service is provided to the City of Chandler residential, commercial, and industrial users by a network of 1,224 miles of active water mains, 942 miles of active sewer mains, and 92 miles of reclaimed water mains.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, team work, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform a variety of technical duties associated with protection of the water distribution system including implementation of the City’s cross connection control program, collection of drinking water samples for regulatory compliance and operation process control purposes, responds to customer service calls regarding water quality issues, and verification of proper disinfection and flushing of new water lines.

Essential Duties
1. Performs potable water sampling using proper preservation techniques; documents field tests in accordance with requirements; analyzes water field samples to determine pH, conductivity, chlorine residuals, temperature and other field test parameters.
2. Responds to and tracks customer complaints and schedules field visits, as required.
3. Uses software, data logs and spreadsheets to record and maintain compliance information, including compliance documentation; maintains chain of custody where required.
4. Performs installation, testing and repair of backflow assemblies; flushes water lines to upgrade quality and maintains and calibrates field testing equipment.
5. Conducts annual cross connection inspections; notifies facilities of non-compliance and corrective action required.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency supplemented by one year of college or technical training courses; and
• Three (3) years’ experience with physical or chemical testing, water treatment, water distribution system, sewer system maintenance or directly related field;
• ADEQ Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator’s and/or Water Distribution Certificate; and
• Ability to obtain and maintain the Cross Connection Specialist Certification within one (1) year of hire or promotion date; and
• Ability to obtain and maintain the Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification within one (1) year of hire or promotion date; and
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for four (4) months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.