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Water Services Careers
Current Job Openings with Water Services
Operations & Maintenance Supervisor - Wastewater Collection Lift Station
Job ID 63319
Pay Range: $36.68 to $54.19 per hour.
Hiring Range: $36.68 to $49.15 per hour.
Deadline to apply: November 17, 2026
The Water Services Department is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Supervisor. This position provides front-line supervision for the Wastewater Collection Lift Station section. Overseeing the day-to-day supervision of Utility Mechanics, Industrial Maintenance Mechanics, Senior Utility Operators, and Planner /Schedulers involved in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Lift Station facilities, Force Mains, located in remote sites. Incumbents are expected to monitor the technical performance of facilities in their assigned areas and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that all requirements of state and federal regulatory agencies are met. Some positions will work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, nights and stand-by. Employees may be required to meet self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) physical examination requirements established by the City designated physician and successfully complete departmental SCBA training/certification requirements as a condition of employment.
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Utility Technician Trainee - Distribution Division
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Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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Job ID 63470
Pay and Hiring Range: $19.07 - $23.18 per hour.
Deadline to apply: November 19, 2026
Utility Technician Trainees in the Water Department learn the skills required to perform water service repairs/activities in the water distribution system or wastewater service repairs/activities in the wastewater collection system by participating in City education and training programs as well as in on-the-job training. Trainees receive guidance and direction from a Senior Utility Technician and assigned duties increase in scope and difficulty as the 12-month structured program progresses. Please click on link below to view the job duties of this position.
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Water Distribution Division:
The Water Distribution Division is comprised of Administration and Field Operations with over 187 employees. The division is responsible for 6,847 miles of water distribution main, over 55,000 fire hydrants, 160,000 valves and 450,000 service line connections within a 540 square mile service area. Utility Technician positions in this division perform semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of the city's water distribution system ranging in size from 2-inch to 16-inch pipe, fire hydrants, and valves. Maintains, monitors, installs, and/or repairs the city's water infrastructure utilizing manual operations such as hand tools, power tools, machine equipment and work aides.
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Operations - Deputy Water Services Director
Job ID 63424
Hiring Range: $139,214.40 - $165,000.00 annually.
Pay Range: $139,214.40 - $196,081.60 annually.
Deadline to apply: November 18, 2026
The City of Phoenix is seeking three two results-oriented, experienced and high-performing Deputy Water Services Directors in the Water Production Division and Wastewater Treatment Division.
The Deputy Water Services Director of the Water Production Division is a 24-hour, 7-day/week operation and oversees five water treatment plants, 24 active wells, and the infrastructure needed to store and move water throughout the system. Managing a $170M budget and more than 250 employees, this role directs maintenance and operations for treatment plants, booster stations, reservoirs, and remote facilities. The Deputy ensures safe, reliable water service for customers and leads both the operational and technical functions.
The Deputy Water Services Director of the Wastewater Treatment Division manages the City's three Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP), which together have a combined capacity of over 300 million gallons per day, serving more than 2.5 million residents across the Valley. Among these, the 91st Avenue WWTP stands out as one of the largest in the Southwest, co-owned by five Valley cities and operated by City of Phoenix staff. This sustainable facility meets or exceeds environmental standards, producing water reused for crop irrigation, cooling at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, and ecological restoration at the Tres Rios Wetlands, while also recycling water, bio-solids, and bio-gas. The Deputy oversees 24/7 operations, directs maintenance and repair of all treatment facilities and infrastructure, manages an annual budget of over $83M with about 200 employees, and provides leadership for both operational and technical functions to ensure reliable and safe wastewater service for the community.
Each Deputy Water Services Director is responsible for the overall management and leadership of their division including work assignments, budgeting, and resolving personnel issues. The position requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in making technical decisions and policy recommendations of considerable difficulty. Work is performed under the general direction of an Assistant Water Services Director and performance is evaluated on the basis of results achieved.
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Support Services Aide - Water Production
Job ID 63355
Pay Range: $20.92 to $35.78 per hour.
Hiring Range: $20.92 to $30.92 per hour.
Deadline to apply: November 10, 2026
The Water Production Division of the Water Services Department is seeking a Support Services Aide. This position performs relatively complex clerical, accounting, dispatching, and inventory work while providing sound customer service.
Additional Support Services Aide responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Answering phone calls from internal and external customers.
- Processing monthly invoices for services delivered.
- Filing and records management.
- Accounting and inventory work.
- Managing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Tracking work orders and requests for service.
- Scheduling equipment use.
- Other administrative tasks that are required for the daily operation of the section.
Position Locations: Remote Facilities North (21642 N. 20th St.) and Remote Facilities South (5204 E. Thomas Rd.)
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User Technology Specialist
Job ID 63388
Pay Range: $31.68 - $49.15 per hour.
Hiring Range: $31.68 - $44.58 per hour.
Deadline to apply: November 10, 2026
The Water Services Department is seeking a User Technology Specialist. The User Technology Specialist provides frontline technical support for end users across the organization and collaborates with technical teams to resolve complex issues, supports technology initiatives, and contributes to the continuous improvement of IT services. This role is responsible for troubleshooting hardware, software, connectivity, and access issues while delivering an exceptional customer experience. The position will report to Water Services Department, Technology Services Division.
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Environmental Services Supervisor - Chief Water Quality Inspector
Job ID 63318
Pay Range: $67,516.80 to $99,736.00 annually.
Hiring Range: $67,516.80 to $90,459.20 annually.
Deadline to apply: November 10, 2026
The Water Services Department is seeking an Environmental Services Supervisor. The Environmental Services Supervisor (Chief Water Quality Inspector) performs supervisory and technical work in the Water Services Department's pretreatment group, specifically the Commercial Inspections section, and supervises senior water quality inspectors and water quality inspectors. The incumbent will monitor primarily commercial customer compliance with pretreatment requirements and recommend enforcement actions to the Pretreatment Compliance Coordinator.
Duties may include:
- Overseeing commercial facility inspections and assisting with complex evaluations.
- Coordinating temporary discharge permits or discharge requests.
- Handling code variance requests.
- Interpreting local, state and federal codes.
- Utilizing various databases for workload oversight.
- Reviewing engineering plans for pretreatment devices.
- Investigating sanitary sewer overflows and illicit discharges.
- Responding to customer inquiries and escalated complaints.
- Assisting with escalated enforcement actions.
- Training staff on a variety of competencies.
- Presenting to the public and work groups on diverse topics.
- Ensuring City compliance with federal and state requirements.
The incumbent will serve as a liaison to various City departments, private contractors and other government agencies providing training and public outreach.
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Water Services Inventory Management Coordinator
Job ID 63325
Pay Range: $86,153.60 to $121,243.20 annually.
Hiring Range: $86,153.60 to $115,460.80 annually.
Deadline to apply: November 11, 2026
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Water Services Inventory Management Coordinator to lead the charge in managing and safeguarding over $22 million in critical ratepayer assets across our Distribution, Meters, and Collection operations.
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee inventory operations across nine key locations, guiding a team of approximately 20 dedicated professionals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security in our inventory systems while driving innovation and efficiency in our processes.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the development and implementation of standardized inventory procedures across multiple warehouse locations.
- Collaborate with operations teams to forecast and fulfill inventory needs.
- Oversee procurement activities, vendor communications, and inventory recordkeeping.
- Champion customer service initiatives and continuous process improvements.
- Ensure the security and accountability of all supplies and equipment.
- Supervise and support the team responsible for ordering, receiving, logistics, and managing inventory.
Position Location: Cave Creek Service Yard (21642 N. 20th St. Phoenix)
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Water Production Operations & Maintenance Technician (SCBA)
Job ID 63324
Pay Range: $28.73 to $40.43 per hour.
Hiring Range: $28.73 to $36.68 per hour.
Deadline to apply: November 10, 2026
The Water Services Department is seeking experienced, motivated, and success-oriented Operations & Maintenance Technicians to operate and maintain pumps and mechanical equipment at water or wastewater plants, pumping stations, and remote sites.
Our employees are engaged in multiple aspects of treatment plant operation, treatment system operation, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. Operations & Maintenance Technicians work with and around chemicals, effluent or similar solutions using personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Employees in the Operations & Maintenance Technicians*SCBA assignment are required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Position Location: Union Hills Water Treatment Plant (2001 E Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix)
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How to Apply for a Job
with Phoenix Water Services
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Phoenix Water Services Department. Follow these simple steps to begin the application process.
Once you've identified a job opportunity,please take note of the Job Title and Job ID number. This is how you will locate the job posting in the City of Phoenix HR Connection Center (employment and application portal).
Click the "Apply Now" button. You will be redirected to HR Connection, where you can create an account if you don't already have one. Once logged in, enter the Job Title or Job ID number in the search field.
Review the full job description and pay special attention to the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and HOW TO APPLY sections. They explain the evaluation process and tell you exactly what qualifications and documentation are required.
Submit your application along with your resume and cover letter before the job post expires. Applicants should receive a notice within two weeks after the recruitment has closed to let you know if you made the eligible-for-hire list. This list is a compilation of all qualified applicants from which departments can select candidates to interview.
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