Qualifications

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Hourly Salary Range:

$28.17 - $41.53

Job Type:

Full-time Regular Department:

Public Works Job Number:

RC# 902522

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Opening Date:

10/16/2026

Closing Date:

11/13/2026 MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of communication, electrical and/or control equipment, or related experience Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate or vocational/technical school degree in Electrical or Industrial Control Sciences. The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor's degree). Professional Licensures and/or

Certifications:

Valid Driver's License Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire.

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for the operation and accuracy of electronic monitoring and control equipment associated with Water Division assets and infrastructure. Duties include, but are not limited to the following, Inspect, program, troubleshoot, calibrate, install, repair and maintain electrical and electronic monitoring components and communications and control systems. Install wires and perform electrical work on systems up to 480 volts. Coordinate work and review work quality for vendors and contractors. Maintain inventory and procures parts and materials as needed. Assist with modifications to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software. May perform Plant Operator, Senior responsibilities related to water and wastewater treatment, when appropriately trained and certified. Document activities in asset management and workorder systems. May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: Criminal history review Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen Post offer/pre-employment physical

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Placement within the salary range will be based on prior experience in a similar role. This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Job descriptions:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ Comprehensive benefits package: Employee Benefit Summary FLSA status: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime

Representation:

United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.