Odor Control Technician

Odor Control Technician

Salary

$25.45 - $36.90 Hourly

Location

South Area Service Center, 4760 S. Greenfield Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

27-0080

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Odor Control Technician. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Odor Control Technician reports to the Wastewater Utility Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include:

• Monitoring dosing sites to ensure chemical pumps and odor control systems are operating correctly
• Maintaining accurate logs and records of odor control and chemical dispensing data
• Investigating and responding to resident odor complaints, identifying sources and recommending solutions
• Maintaining and troubleshooting odor scrubber equipment to keep it running properly
• Tracking filter media usage and scheduling replacements as needed
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime compensation, within Gilberts at-will employment structure.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: November 2, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of November 17
• Tentative Start Date: December 7, 2026

About You

Youre someone whos comfortable rolling up your sleeves outdoors and isnt put off by the occasional strong smell in the name of public service. You have a knack for troubleshooting mechanical and chemical systems, and you take pride in catching small issues before they become big problems. When a resident calls in with a complaint, you treat it as a puzzle to solve rather than an inconvenience, and you follow through until its resolved. Youre equally comfortable behind the wheel of a CDL-rated vehicle and elbow-deep in equipment maintenance, understanding that protecting Gilberts wastewater infrastructure means protecting the communitys quality of life.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Environmental Science or a similar field
• Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire or promotion
• ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collections Certification upon hire or promotion, with ADEQ Grade II required within one year

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in a field/outdoor environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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Have you completed up to one ( 1 ) year of specialized or technical training (this includes on-the-job training and/or certification classes/independent study) beyond high school in Environmental Science or a similar area of study?

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Do you have a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement or can you obtain within six months of hire or promotion?

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Do you currently possess an ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collections Certification and have the ability to obtain an ADEQ Grade II Wastewater Collections Certification within one year of hire or promotion?

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How many years of experience do you have installing, monitoring, observing, testing and recording data from established odor control and chemical dispensing units?

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How many years of experience do you have inspecting, testing and troubleshooting odor control systems and equipment?

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs