Instrumentation Technician , II; Instrumentation Technician II MCP

Instrumentation Technician I - Hourly Rate: $22.94 - 28.18 Instrumentation Technician II - Hourly Rate: $31.03 - 43.54

This posting will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive positions as they become vacant in the Instrumentation Technician proficiency advancement series in the Department of Public Works. The proficiency advancement series consists of the positions of Instrumentation Technician I, Instrumentation Technician II, Instrumentation Technician III. Once hired, employees non-competitively advance through the Instrumentation Technician series by obtaining additional skills and certifications and receiving skill based pay increases.

The credentials of each candidate will determine which position classification is most appropriate for a candidate to be selected for. A pre-hire test is conducted prior to an offer of employment in order to determine the candidate's technical skills level and appropriate rate of pay for the position. The Instrumentation Technician I, Instrumentation Technician II, Instrumentation Technician III and Senior Instrumentation Technician are differentiated on the basis of skills, certification, licensing and demonstrated ability to perform specified skills as defined in the Personal Qualifications Standards of the Maintenance Career Program Manual, a separate component of the skill-based EXCEL Flexible Worker Program.

Work involves responsibility for performance of a variety of basic maintenance activities that support the efficient and safe operation of wastewater and water pumping stations and treatment plants. Work is primarily instrumentation in nature but may include some minor electrical duties. Work assignments include the independent performance of basic preventative maintenance tasks, inspection of the operating conditions and performance of instrumentation equipment and automated process control systems, installation of basic electrical, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation equipment, performance of basic corrective maintenance and assisting others in performing intermediate and advanced corrective maintenance tasks on instrumentation equipment and automated process control systems.

Work also involves executing specific instructions from a senior co-worker or supervisor. Work is inspected while in progress and upon completion by senior co-workers or supervisors for quality, effectiveness and safety.

The Instrumentation Technician work at the II (intermediate) level in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Work involves responsibility for performance of a variety of intermediate level maintenance activities that support the efficient and safe operation of wastewater and water pumping stations and treatment plants. Work is primarily instrumentation in nature but may include some electrical duties. Work assignments include the independent performance of intermediate level preventative maintenance tasks, inspection of the operating conditions and performance of instrumentation equipment and automated process control systems, installation of electrical, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation equipment, performance of intermediate level corrective maintenance and assisting others in performing advanced corrective maintenance tasks on instrumentation equipment and automated process control systems.

Work also involves executing specific instructions from a senior co-worker or supervisor. Work is inspected while in progress and upon completion by senior co-workers or supervisors for quality, effectiveness and safety.

This is Instrumentation Technician work at the III (advanced) level in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Works. Work involves the performance of intermediate level preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities on the electronic, electrical and pneumatic instrumentation equipment and automated process control systems installed in the collection and treatment of municipal wastewater and the production, storage and distribution of potable water.

Follows procurement procedures to research/purchase materials necessary for corrective maintenance, system upgrades and stock. Performs standby duties, and responds to emergency call-outs as necessary. Directs and trains other personnel in the operation and maintenance of instrumentation equipment as necessary or directed, and contributes to all team efforts. Works independently or as part of a team and complies with all policies, procedures and safety rules and regulations, provides continuous attention to the needs of the customer.

Instrumentation Technician I:
Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of microcomputer hardware and operating systems; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor…