Maintenance Technician

About Global Water Resources, Inc.:

Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 32 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company’s service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix. Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually.

The company has been recognized for its highly effective implementation of Total Water Management (TWM). TWM is an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle that involves owning and operating water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities within the same geographic area in order to maximize the beneficial use of recycled water. It enables smart water management programs such as remote metering infrastructure and other advanced technologies, rate designs, and incentives that result in real conservation. TWM helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth.

Global Water has received numerous industry awards, including national recognition as a ‘Utility of the Future Today’ for its superior water reuse practices by a national consortium of water and conservation organizations led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The company also received Cityworks’ Excellence in Departmental Practice Award for demonstrating leadership and creativity in applying public asset management strategies to daily operations and long-term planning.

In addition to competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, you will have the opportunity to join an outstanding and incredibly talented team committed to the values of internal and external exceptional service. Global Water supports the growth and development of our employees. We are looking for individuals that are creative, motivated, and dedicated. If you are interested, send your resume to careers@gwresources.com. Please reference the position title in the subject line of your emails.

Maintenance Technician

Full-time on -site role for a Maintenance Technician located in the City of Maricopa.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for tasks such as install, diagnose, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, variable frequency drives, filtration systems, belt press, electrical and mechanical equipment for the delivery of water. Coordinate with vendors to obtain equipment/parts in order to perform repairs. Receive and inventory items in warehouse and at facility.

If you are ready to offer your depth of experience, collaborate with individuals at all levels and facets of the organization, and apply a strong work ethic – we want to speak with you!

Role Descriptions

·Clear evidence and demonstration of experience and knowledge of listed skills

Must possess a valid AZ driver’s license and clean driving record. This position requires you to drive a company vehicle without any restrictions.

Has ability to understand control systems and link complex events across large-scale applications.

Has worked in dynamic fields involving high speed production, large-scale processing facilities, or predominant use of advanced technology systems (e.g. Oil & gas industry; military engineering/operations, power generation and transmission; etc.)

The ideal candidate is flexible, with a desire to cross train into other areas and seek and accept additional responsibilities.

Qualifications/Skills

• Perform preventive, predictive and conditional maintenance on various assets including pumps, motors, drives, transducers, meters, probes, breakers, controllers, etc.
• Utilize technical tools such as VA, SPM, Thermal Imagery, and DMMs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical failures; decide and execute course of actions.
• Coordinate 3'd party contractors as required to accomplish maintenance activities.
• Utilize CMMS software to track, trend, and complete work orders.
• Respond to on/off-duty emergencies and participate in on-call rotation.
• Develop and document maintenance schedules.
• Analyze work history, asset condition and costs.
• Plan maintenance or replacement activities.
• Manage physical inventory and supplier stock to ensure operations.
• Work in other areas as needed.
• Strength in both following and leading; Team and individual work.
• Strength in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics: mechanical, electrical and hydraulic.
• Decisiveness for course of action.
• Experience with highly instrumented and automated systems.
• PLC, P&ID and ladder logic experience is highly desirable.
• Outstanding logistical, organizational, coordination and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Climb a ladder.
• Demonstrate the proper use of all PPE required to perform the duties as required.
• Must be proficient in the use of all tool and equipment need to perform the required tasks for an EMMT.

Essential Job Functions

Basic Skills: Must be able to have clear communication skills and take initiative with daily tasks. Problem-solving on your own, when dealing with the customers, is an asset that is desired. Providing excellent customer service, patience and empathy has the utmost importance in taking on this position.

Social Skills: Able to act in a respectful, knowledgeable, and professional manner with employees and customers. Able to engage in regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of complex information. Adjusts own actions in relation to others’ actions. Works to reconcile differences, actively looking for ways to help people and Global Water be successful. Maintains professionalism in the face of deadlines; exhibits good listening, negotiation, persuasion, and critical thinking skills. Manages confidential information with discretion and trustworthiness.

Physical Demands: Sitting for extended periods; prolonged periods of time with repetitive motions of hands and fingers; close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus; climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain; use fingers to grasp and move small objects; ability to hear and recognize sounds; able to react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet; able to utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for safety. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Work is performed in an office and outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise from construction site heavy equipment and inclement weather.

Core Values: Applicant must understand, identify with, and adhere to the Global Water Core Values:

• Believe in the Mission and Each Other

• Be Disciplined: People, Thought, Action

• Take Ownership

• Maintain a Positive Attitude

General: Must have satisfactory outcome of drug testing, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record, and employment records prior to starting employment.

Licenses: Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License with no restrictions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Global Water Resources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to consent to a background and drug screening once a job offer is made?
• Will you be able to reliably commute to Maricopa, AZ 85138 for this job?

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Driver's License with no restrictions (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Maricopa, AZ 85138: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $31