Wastewater Maintenance Specialist - Instrumentation

Pierce County

Wastewater Maintenance Specialist - Instrumentation

Salary: $43.60 - $55.13 Hourly

Location: Tacoma, WA

Job Type: Career Service – Full Time

Job Number: 26-00679

Department: Planning and Public Works

Division: PPW WWTP Operations

Opening Date: 06/17/2026

Closing Date: 7/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Develop and improve instrumentation systems and modify equipment for optimum operation.
• Perform necessary adjustments and calibrations of instrumentation by using prepared chemical standards, portable electronic meters and related calibration equipment.
• Install new equipment and wire the units according to electrical codes, schematics and diagrams provided.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment; develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Use test equipment such as multi meters, digital voltmeters, digital calibrators, oscilloscopes, frequency measuring meters, potentiometers, Wheatstone bridges and other electrical and electronic measuring devices.
• Maintain and repair plant computer systems.
• Lead, train, provide direction and instruct other employees as required.
• Maintain, modify, and repair radio and telephone telemetry systems.

• A combination of education and experience which clearly demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the class may be substituted for education and formal training.
• Four years experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic measurement devices and systems AND
• High School diploma plus graduation from a two (2) year vocational/technical school with electronic emphasis.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Pierce County Human Resources

1501 Market Street, Suite 410

Tacoma, Washington, 98402

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