Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Water Reclamation Operator I to work in the Water Reclamation Division of the Water Department. This position operates and maintains the water reclamation treatment facility and collection system to meet ADEQ standards.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the

Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range: $22.30 - $27.32

Salary Range: $22.30 - $32.34

Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget
Normal work schedule: Sun-Wed 6:00am-4:30pm or Wed-Sat 6:00am-4:30pm.

Shifts rotate every six months. On Call Required.

Examples of Duties

Perform daily process control and adjustments, sampling, monitor programs, and maintain equipment and instruments. After hours on call.
Operate and maintain wastewater systems including servicing of pumps, motors, valves, generators, and equipment.
Maintain pump stations and other conveyance system components.
Perform sample collection, preparation, and laboratory testing for regulatory compliance and process control.
Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide detailed reporting.
Analyze and evaluate pump equipment, trouble-shoot malfunctions, and monitor water reclamation operations.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure.
Perform facility grounds maintenance, including cleaning equipment and tanks.
Perform general landscape maintenance tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent plus six months of additional education and/or training
One year of experience in operation and maintenance of water reclamation facilities, sewer system conveyance, or closely related field
ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification (or obtain within 12 months of hire date)
ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collections System Operator Certification (or obtain within 12 months of hire date)

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a Valid Arizona Driver License
Must pass a pre-employment physical, 50 pound lift test and respirator questionnaire
Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 4/21/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 4/20/2026.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits.

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Please select the highest level of education that you have completed.

I have a high school diploma or general education equivalency
I have some college past the high school level
I have an associate's degree
I have a bachelor's degree
I have a master's degree
None of the above options apply to me

02

Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience in operation and maintenance of water reclamation facilities or sewer system conveyance, and/or water treatment/distribution systems, or closely related field

I have no related experience
I have less than 1 year of direct experience
I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience
I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
I have more than 5 years of direct experience

03

Do you have a valid Arizona Driver License? (If you answered no, it will be required at time of hire)

04

Do you have ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification? (If no, you must be able to obtain this within 12 months of hire date.)

05

Do you have ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collections System Operator Certification? (If no, you must be able to obtain this within 12 months of hire date.)

Yes
No
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