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Position Overview The Instrument Technician I position in the Department of Utilities performs calibrations on a range of instruments including level transmitters, pressure transmitters, turbidimeters, particle counters, pressure switches, chlorine analyzers, pH analyzers, and fluoride analyzers.
It also involves researching new instruments and installing them into the City’s system.
The role calibrates and installs instrumentation in both the Water and Wastewater divisions.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has formal training related to electronics, electrical theory, or process instrumentation and experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems such as chemical analyzers, pressure sensors, telemetry, computer‑based process control instruments, data logging devices, and remote telemetry‑controlled equipment in an industrial application, preferably in water treatment and conveyance.
Responsibilities
Conduct preventive maintenance, calibration and testing program to carry out a continuous program of instrument inspection and maintenance in an effort to preclude equipment failure and related process control problems.
Repair, correct, and adjust equipment which does not meet predetermined standards of operating efficiency.
Review work orders, blueprints, shop drawings, and maintenance schedules with supervisory personnel as necessary.
Plan tool and work sequences necessary for maintenance activities and coordinate plans with assigned personnel.
Assist in design and construction of new equipment or modification of existing electronic systems.
Maintain inventory of tools, records, parts, and other material necessary for preventive maintenance of equipment.
Provide instruction to operations and maintenance personnel to assure better understanding of equipment.
Work may occasionally be performed in hazardous areas, including but not limited to sewage sumps, elevated tanks, and high voltage equipment.
Knowledge and Ability
Practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
Electrical circuits and wiring systems, including advanced principles of electrical and electronic theory.
Theory, principles, and applications of solid state circuitry as used in computers and programmable controllers.
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
Occasionally lift heavy objects as required.
Analyze problems and initiate corrective procedures.
Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others.
Keep records and prepare necessary reports as required.
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
One year of experience comparable to that of an Instrument Technician Trainee in the City of Sacramento, or three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control, and communication system components involving physical, chemical, and electronics principles.
One year of full‑time college‑level coursework in instrumentation, physical science, and electronics, or equivalent training in a recognized trade or technical school may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
If education is used to qualify, proof of education (transcripts, degrees, or certified copy) must be submitted with the application and will be required at the time of appointment.
Additional Requirements
Valid California Class III Driver License at the time of appointment; loss of the license is cause for discipline.
Employees must reside within thirty‑five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W‑X Streets, 29th – 30th Streets within one year following appointment.
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level before gaining permanent status.
Proof of education required at the time of appointment.
Application Process
Submit an online City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline.
All applicants must provide current and past job‑related experience in the “Work Experience” section; a resume alone does not substitute for this information.
Attach proof of education (transcripts, degrees, or certified copy).
DD‑214 required for veterans.
Resume cannot substitute for required information in the training and experience test questions.
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Position Overview The Instrument Technician I position in the Department of Utilities performs calibrations on a range of instruments including level transmitters, pressure transmitters, turbidimeters, particle counters, pressure switches, chlorine analyzers, pH analyzers, and fluoride analyzers.
It also involves researching new instruments and installing them into the City’s system.
The role calibrates and installs instrumentation in both the Water and Wastewater divisions.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has formal training related to electronics, electrical theory, or process instrumentation and experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems such as chemical analyzers, pressure sensors, telemetry, computer‑based process control instruments, data logging devices, and remote telemetry‑controlled equipment in an industrial application, preferably in water treatment and conveyance.
Responsibilities
Conduct preventive maintenance, calibration and testing program to carry out a continuous program of instrument inspection and maintenance in an effort to preclude equipment failure and related process control problems.
Repair, correct, and adjust equipment which does not meet predetermined standards of operating efficiency.
Review work orders, blueprints, shop drawings, and maintenance schedules with supervisory personnel as necessary.
Plan tool and work sequences necessary for maintenance activities and coordinate plans with assigned personnel.
Assist in design and construction of new equipment or modification of existing electronic systems.
Maintain inventory of tools, records, parts, and other material necessary for preventive maintenance of equipment.
Provide instruction to operations and maintenance personnel to assure better understanding of equipment.
Work may occasionally be performed in hazardous areas, including but not limited to sewage sumps, elevated tanks, and high voltage equipment.
Knowledge and Ability
Practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
Electrical circuits and wiring systems, including advanced principles of electrical and electronic theory.
Theory, principles, and applications of solid state circuitry as used in computers and programmable controllers.
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
Occasionally lift heavy objects as required.
Analyze problems and initiate corrective procedures.
Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others.
Keep records and prepare necessary reports as required.
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
One year of experience comparable to that of an Instrument Technician Trainee in the City of Sacramento, or three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control, and communication system components involving physical, chemical, and electronics principles.
One year of full‑time college‑level coursework in instrumentation, physical science, and electronics, or equivalent training in a recognized trade or technical school may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
If education is used to qualify, proof of education (transcripts, degrees, or certified copy) must be submitted with the application and will be required at the time of appointment.
Additional Requirements
Valid California Class III Driver License at the time of appointment; loss of the license is cause for discipline.
Employees must reside within thirty‑five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W‑X Streets, 29th – 30th Streets within one year following appointment.
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level before gaining permanent status.
Proof of education required at the time of appointment.
Application Process
Submit an online City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline.
All applicants must provide current and past job‑related experience in the “Work Experience” section; a resume alone does not substitute for this information.
Attach proof of education (transcripts, degrees, or certified copy).
DD‑214 required for veterans.
Resume cannot substitute for required information in the training and experience test questions.
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