Utilities - Instrumentation and Control Technician

I. Job Summary

As an Instrumentation and Control Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of water and wastewater systems. Your responsibilities include troubleshooting advanced electrical and electronic controls, calibrating instrumentation, and maintaining monitoring and control equipment.

II. Responsibilities

• Daily inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control systems across various facilities.
• Tests, calibrates, installs, and upgrades monitoring and control equipment to ensure accurate system performance.
• Maintains detailed records, interprets schematics, and monitors system operations to identify issues and take corrective action.
• Supports system improvements and special projects, including designing and commissioning control upgrades.
• Maintains a clean work environment, participates in on-call and emergency response duties, and provides responsive customer service and problem resolution.

III. Requirements

• Equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience:
• A high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by vocational or technical training in electronics, instrumentation, and controls.
• Two (2) years of experience in the repair, inspection, adjustment, and calibration of electronic controls and instrumentation.

IV. Qualifications

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

V. Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with electrical and electronic controls. Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems is also essential.

VI. Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package offered by Charlotte County, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

VII. Pay and Schedule

$21.99 - $36.28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

VIII. Schedule

Full-time position.

IX. Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands include stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Work typically requires moderate exposure to disagreeable conditions such as irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust.
• Risk/safety conditions include moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety.

X. Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

XI. Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Charlotte County offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.

XII. Drug Testing

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.