Electrical Instrumentation Technician I/II

Posted October 21, 2026

About the role

Positions in this series perform work related to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of a variety of control systems equipment including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, computer, microprocessor and variable frequency drives, electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry, and analog components used in water and wastewater process control systems, and perform other duties as required.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician I is considered the entry level class in this series. Incumbents initially work under close supervision. As experience is gained, incumbents perform a broader range of duties with more independence. After at least two years of experience, incumbents are expected to advance to the next level of Electrical Instrumentation Technician II.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician II is the journey level class in this series. Incumbents work under general supervision performing the full range of duties, and may provide technical assistance and guidance to lower level staff.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of control systems equipment
• Work with electrical, electronic, pneumatic, computer, microprocessor and variable frequency drives
• Maintain electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry, and analog components
• Support water and wastewater process control systems

Requirements

• Valid California Class C driver’s license
• California Water Environment Association certification (highly desirable)
• Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights (e.g., ladders)
• Ability to work around electrical hazards
• Availability for flexible schedule including weekends, nights, holidays, and as-needed basis

Qualifications

Electrical Instrumentation Technician I

• Associate of Science technology degree in instrumentation, computers, or electronics, OR 24 college-level semester units in instrumentation, computers, or electronics
• OR two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control or communication system components involving the application of physical, chemical, and electronic principles
• At least one year of the required experience must have involved the maintenance of digital equipment

Electrical Instrumentation Technician II

• Two years of experience as an Electrical Instrumentation Technician I with the County of Santa Cruz, OR
• Associate of Science technology degree in instrumentation, computers, electronics, or 24 college-level semester units in instrumentation, computers, electronics AND two years of experience in the design and/or maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment, including computer equipment, OR
• Four years of experience in the design and/or maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment, including computer equipment

Pay

$6,701.00 to $9,717.00 monthly

Schedule

Flexible schedule required, including weekends, nights, holidays, and on-call/as-needed basis.