City of Sacramento
Instrument Technician I: Overview
The Instrument Technician I in the Department of Utilities calibrates and installs a wide variety of instruments—level, pressure, turbidity, particle, chlorine, pH, fluoride analyzers, and more—across the Water and Wastewater divisions. The role also involves researching new instruments and integrating them into the City’s systems. Responsibilities
Perform calibrations and preventive maintenance on a full range of electronic and pneumatic instruments. Conduct continuous instrument inspection and maintenance programs to prevent equipment failure and process control problems. Repair, correct, and adjust equipment that fails to meet predetermined operating standards. Review work orders, blueprints, shop drawings, and maintenance schedules with supervisory personnel. Plan tool and work sequences for maintenance activities and coordinate with assigned personnel. Assist in the design and construction of new equipment or modification of existing electronic systems. Maintain inventory of tools, records, parts, and related material. Provide instruction to operations and maintenance personnel to improve equipment understanding. Work occasionally in hazardous areas such as sewage sumps, elevated tanks, and high voltage equipment. Required Knowledge
Practice, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment. Electrical circuits and wiring systems, advanced principles of electrical and electronic theory. Solid-state circuitry principles and applications in computers and programmable controllers. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. Required Ability
Occasionally lift heavy objects. Analyze problems and initiate corrective procedures. Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others. Keep records and prepare necessary reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public. Work independently to make decisions relative to work methods and tools. Understand and interpret written and oral instructions, including blueprints and wiring diagrams. Experience and Education
Experience:
One year of experience comparable to an Instrument Technician Trainee, or three years in industrial instrumentation, control, and communication systems involving physical, chemical, and electronic principles.
Education:
One year of full‑time college‑level coursework in instrumentation, physical science, and electronics, or equivalent trade or technical training. Special Qualifications
Valid California Class III Driver License at time of appointment (license loss is cause for discipline). Residency within thirty‑five (35) air miles of the W‑X Streets freeway interchange (29th–30th Streets) for at least one year after appointment. Probationary Period
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level before gaining permanent status.
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The Instrument Technician I in the Department of Utilities calibrates and installs a wide variety of instruments—level, pressure, turbidity, particle, chlorine, pH, fluoride analyzers, and more—across the Water and Wastewater divisions. The role also involves researching new instruments and integrating them into the City’s systems. Responsibilities
Perform calibrations and preventive maintenance on a full range of electronic and pneumatic instruments. Conduct continuous instrument inspection and maintenance programs to prevent equipment failure and process control problems. Repair, correct, and adjust equipment that fails to meet predetermined operating standards. Review work orders, blueprints, shop drawings, and maintenance schedules with supervisory personnel. Plan tool and work sequences for maintenance activities and coordinate with assigned personnel. Assist in the design and construction of new equipment or modification of existing electronic systems. Maintain inventory of tools, records, parts, and related material. Provide instruction to operations and maintenance personnel to improve equipment understanding. Work occasionally in hazardous areas such as sewage sumps, elevated tanks, and high voltage equipment. Required Knowledge
Practice, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment. Electrical circuits and wiring systems, advanced principles of electrical and electronic theory. Solid-state circuitry principles and applications in computers and programmable controllers. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. Required Ability
Occasionally lift heavy objects. Analyze problems and initiate corrective procedures. Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others. Keep records and prepare necessary reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public. Work independently to make decisions relative to work methods and tools. Understand and interpret written and oral instructions, including blueprints and wiring diagrams. Experience and Education
Experience:
One year of experience comparable to an Instrument Technician Trainee, or three years in industrial instrumentation, control, and communication systems involving physical, chemical, and electronic principles.
Education:
One year of full‑time college‑level coursework in instrumentation, physical science, and electronics, or equivalent trade or technical training. Special Qualifications
Valid California Class III Driver License at time of appointment (license loss is cause for discipline). Residency within thirty‑five (35) air miles of the W‑X Streets freeway interchange (29th–30th Streets) for at least one year after appointment. Probationary Period
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level before gaining permanent status.
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