Job Description:

Water Treatment Specialist

Maintenance – 555 S Lewis

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$22.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B23, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW

To perform chemical water treatment, preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair tasks on all types and styles of cooling towers, pumps, motors, fans and water distribution systems and water cooled equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent; related trade school training helpful
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Minimum two years water treatment field experience
• Knowledge of chemicals, treatment and hazards associated with HVAC water treatment
• Ability to perform various mechanical and electrical repairs on HVAC equipment
• Working knowledge of chilled water HVAC systems to include closed cool and thermal storage
• Ability to organize and to prioritize workload; to work alone with minimal supervision; have initiative and be a self-starter
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel throughout the district to perform chemical water treatment, preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair tasks on all types and styles of cooling towers, pumps, motors, fans and water distribution systems and water cooled equipment
• Interface with site-based and department personnel to keep them informed of system status
• Interface with immediate supervisor(s) on a routine basis to keep them informed of work order status
• Process work orders and other paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Supervision

HVAC Lead

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation.  Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.

Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$22 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance