City of Vallejo
Instrument Technician I/II
City of Vallejo, Vallejo, California, United States, 94592
PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETYTHE POSITIONThe City of Vallejo is seeking a candidate for one Instrument Technician position, as a collaborative member of the City's Water Department. The Instrument Technician will effectively, efficiently, and safely perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of various instrumentation and electrical equipment. Knowledge of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of a large variety of instrumentation and electrical systems, controls, and equipment commonly used in large municipal drinking-water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and reservoirs is required.
Instrument Technician I
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Ideal candidates will possess at least one year of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic circuitry repair, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and have completed a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
Instrument Technician II
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Ideal candidates will possess at least two years of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic circuitry repair, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and have completed a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Instrument Technician I- Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs microcomputer-based data acquisition and control systems, including telemeters, programmable logic controllers, monitoring and process control equipment and instrumentation.Makes inspections and performs periodic preventative maintenance on various control, metering, recording and display equipment; cleans, lubricates, calibrates and/or adjusts equipment as needed.Troubleshoots and diagnoses electronic, electro-mechanical instrumentation malfunctions; completes component level repairs or advises system contractor(s) of other repair requirements as appropriate.Uses software diagnostic routines and tests equipment to verify and/or adjust control system equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations.Reads and interprets wiring schematics, mechanical drawings and specifications as necessary to install, service and/or repair equipment in accordance with related regulations.Keeps records and makes verbal and written reports of work performed.
Instrument Technician II- In addition to the duties established for Instrument Technician I:May direct the work of other maintenance employees as required; ensures proper adherence to safety precautions.May inspect relevant work performed by contractors installing new electronic equipment in City facilities.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINESAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Instrument Technician IExperience:Preferably completion of a formal, two-year electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
Training:Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.
License or Certificate:Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Instrument Technician IIExperience:Completion of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
Training:Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.
License or Certificate:Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENTSMust be medically approved for wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and remain shaven of facial hair at all times as required to wear respiratory protection equipment.
THE RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESSApplications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, November 29, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.NOTE:
If you have problems creating a user account, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment, or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Instrument Technician I
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Ideal candidates will possess at least one year of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic circuitry repair, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and have completed a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
Instrument Technician II
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Ideal candidates will possess at least two years of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic circuitry repair, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and have completed a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Instrument Technician I- Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs microcomputer-based data acquisition and control systems, including telemeters, programmable logic controllers, monitoring and process control equipment and instrumentation.Makes inspections and performs periodic preventative maintenance on various control, metering, recording and display equipment; cleans, lubricates, calibrates and/or adjusts equipment as needed.Troubleshoots and diagnoses electronic, electro-mechanical instrumentation malfunctions; completes component level repairs or advises system contractor(s) of other repair requirements as appropriate.Uses software diagnostic routines and tests equipment to verify and/or adjust control system equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations.Reads and interprets wiring schematics, mechanical drawings and specifications as necessary to install, service and/or repair equipment in accordance with related regulations.Keeps records and makes verbal and written reports of work performed.
Instrument Technician II- In addition to the duties established for Instrument Technician I:May direct the work of other maintenance employees as required; ensures proper adherence to safety precautions.May inspect relevant work performed by contractors installing new electronic equipment in City facilities.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINESAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Instrument Technician IExperience:Preferably completion of a formal, two-year electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
Training:Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.
License or Certificate:Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Instrument Technician IIExperience:Completion of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
Training:Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.
License or Certificate:Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENTSMust be medically approved for wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and remain shaven of facial hair at all times as required to wear respiratory protection equipment.
THE RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESSApplications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, November 29, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.NOTE:
If you have problems creating a user account, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment, or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr