Water Treatment Maintenance Specialist Senior

JOB LOCATION 11405 E 30th Ave Aurora, Colorado 80010-1542 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Salary to be commensurate with experience The hiring range for this position is $32.79 - $40.98 per hour The deadline to submit applications is July 25, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health. The Water Treatment Maintenance Specialist Senior performs technically skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, installation, and control of complex facilities, equipment, and systems to support the operations of the Water Treatment division. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Monitors and inspects facilities, equipment, machinery, and systems to determine need for repair Leads work crews in the repair and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reuse equipment including water storage tanks, chemical feeders, tanks, pumps, motors, piping systems, valves, and treatment facilities Coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of water plant equipment, structures, and buildings Performs installation of materials, fixtures, equipment, and systems Checks equipment for proper operation Designs and fabricates equipment parts as necessary Monitors and oversees confined space entry by crews Maintains inventory of parts and supplies Trains subordinate employees as appropriate Acts as lead worker Mixes and loads chemicals Maintains plant security Maintains O&M logs and records Basic knowledge of the city computer systems Performs janitorial, building, and grounds maintenance Uses tools such as hand tools, shovel, jack hammer and power tools Assist with snow removal activities and snow standby call duties Performs other related duties as assigned This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: Experience: 2 years in water or wastewater treatment operation and maintenance experience 5 years’ work experience related to technical skilled labor preferred, as listed in the Primary Duties & Responsibilities section Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in water technology or water quality management preferred Knowledge: Knowledge of chemistry, biology, math, and hydrology; pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow prevention devices, piping, and pumping structures Knowledge of the city computer systems Knowledge of servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles. Knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant Knowledge of personal computers and related software. Skills: Skilled in the use of hand tools. Strong interpersonal skills Skilled in the use of windows-based programs Attention to detail Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management, and citizens Ability to handle sensitive situations with tack and diplomacy Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to effectively direct a diverse workforce Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner Ability to perform mathematical calculations Ability to perform chemical analyses Ability to understand oral and written instructions Ability to instruct and train other employees Ability to read and comply with blueprints, diagrams, schematics, manuals, and specifications Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment Ability to take part in Aurora Water’s Permit Required Confined Space Rescue Team Licenses and Certifications Required: Colorado Driver's license with a good driving history Colorado Water or Wastewater Treatment C Certification or ability to obtain. Colorado Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection I or ability to obtain. WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. Physical Demands: Moderate to heavy physical work Ability to move no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time. Continuous walking and standing. Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing. Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles. Clear vision to read and interpret reports, other written documents, process and equipment gauges, and alarms. Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens. Hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals. Work Environment: Works indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, and fumes. Works in and around chemical feed areas with exposure to hazardous chemicals while wearing appropriate PPE. Some work may be performed in confined spaces with exposure to raw sewage; will be exposed to low and medium electrical voltage. Participate in the city's snow removal program. Equipment Used: Operates equipment and vehicles common to utilities maintenance functions. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24. For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity Respect Professionalism Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid leave program 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs Continued education and career advancement opportunities Learn more about city of Aurora benefits Notice Regarding Automated Processing and Fraud Prevention As part of our recruiting and application security processes, we may use automated tools and technologies to help detect fraudulent activity, protect applicant accounts, and support the administration of employment applications. These tools may collect and process information associated with your application activity, including: Number of job requisitions applied to External application session duration Geolocation country code IP address Device/browser fingerprinting information (including JA4 fingerprint data) This information may be used by Workday’s Fraudulent Job Application Prevention capabilities to generate an application risk or fraud assessment score. These tools are designed to support application security, fraud prevention, and recruiting operations and may be considered during the processing or review of applications. Meaningful human review remains part of our hiring and recruiting process. For additional information regarding our processing of applicant information, please review our Privacy Notice or contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. The city of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The city of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The city shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.