You will serve as an Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor with the National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park. Manages the continuous operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of potable water and wastewater utility systems, including pumping, storage, treatment, distribution, collection, reclamation, chlorination, and certified water quality laboratories.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operates, monitors, and adjusts water treatment, distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment systems, including pumps, lift stations, chlorination equipment, storage tanks, and SCADA controls, to maintain continuous, safe service.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on utility infrastructure, including waterlines, valves, hydrants, sewer mains, manholes, motors, and backflow prevention assemblies. Collects water and wastewater samples, runs field tests (chlorine residual, pH, turbidity), and records results to support compliance with SDWA, ADEQ, and AZPDES permit requirements.
Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures in pumps, generators, compressors, and control systems, using schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic equipment. Responds to after-hours emergencies such as main breaks, sewer overflows, and power outages; isolates affected systems, makes repairs, and restores service while minimizing impacts to visitors and residents.
Maintains accurate operational logs, work orders, and asset records in FMSS, and reports equipment deficiencies and recommended repairs to supervisors. Follows safety procedures for confined space entry, lockout/tagout, trenching and excavation, and chemical handling, and uses required PPE. Maintains, or works toward, state water and wastewater operator certifications as required by the position.
Grand Canyon National Park is pleased to announce openings in the Facility Management and Engineering Division, within the Utilities Branch. This is an opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities scheduled to be commissioned from late 2025 through 2030. In total, three new water treatment facilities and three new wastewater treatment facilities will be constructed and placed into service.
We are seeking team-oriented individuals to join our inclusive, growth-oriented approach to utility management. If working with the latest technologies in the water and wastewater treatment field appeals to you, please apply. You too can live in a location that is home to one of the natural wonders of the world-right in your backyard!
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $43.37 – $50.65/hr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This is a You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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