Electrical & Instrumentation Technician -Journey Level; LA--24E

NOTICE OF EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT

SELECTION #LA-150-24E

ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN (Journey Level)

Our Wastewater Management Department is recruiting for Journey level Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians in Carson
. The essential functions of this position are to perform progressively more skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, computer process control, and electrical equipment and systems.

The positions offer a 9/80 schedule of Monday through Thursday (6:00am-3:30pm) and the working Friday (6:00am–2:30pm). Regular Days Off (RDO) are alternating Fridays. After hour, overtime, and weekend callbacks will sometimes be required. This is an excellent career opportunity with comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, retirement, along with paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a Supervisor of Electrical and Instrumentation Repair, incumbents assemble, install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair and/or replace electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; operate, maintain, calibrate and repair pneumatic and electronic testing and measuring instruments; maintain records and prepare reports on maintenance and repair work, calibration readings and related data;

order parts, supplies and equipment; instruct lower level classes in the series; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; perform math calculations related to the trades; drive to and perform inspections on new construction; maintain shop area; and perform related duties as required.

The ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN is the journey level class of the series. Incumbents perform a wide variety of skilled tasks utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of the trade.

Candidates must possess four years of experience performing progressively responsible installation, maintenance and repair work on instrumentation, computer process control and electrical equipment and systems. Candidates may substitute twelve units of college course work or completion of one year of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for one year of the required experience
-OR- candidates may substitute completion of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for two years of the required experience.

The competitive selection process for ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN may cover a knowledge of Theories, principles, practices, tools, math formulas and safety considerations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; plant operational systems. The ability to Utilize specialized tools, math formulas and equipment of the trade; independently troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems;

read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; maintain records and prepare reports; independently perform difficult assignments; instruct lower level apprentices in trade techniques.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 25%, a performance exam weighted at 25%, and an interview weighted at 50%.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.

Please apply online sd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.