Instrumentation Technician

Instrumentation Technician

Salary

$63,962.08 - $67,327.52 Annually

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00096

Department

Public Utilities

Division

Water Treatment

Opening Date

06 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date

7 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the installation, maintenance, calibration and trouble-shooting of electronic and non-high voltage electrical equipment; performs related work as required. The distinguishing feature between the Instrumentation Technician and Electrician classifications is that the latter also becomes involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of high-voltage electrical equipment whereas the Instrumentation Technician class is limited to non-high voltage of electrical work (less than 440v.) in addition to electronic-related duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Installs, maintains, calibrates and trouble-shoots electronic and related instruments that measure and / or indicate speed control, pressure, weight, electrical current, time, motion, force or chemical reaction.
• Installs, repairs and adjusts electric motors, switches, gauges and control panels.
• Installs, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots and services registers, flow meters, programmable logic controllers, electronic valve controllers, various alarm systems and components, distributed process control computer systems, modems, transducers, ac and dc variable speed drives, telemetry systems, equipment control systems and analytical instruments.
• Makes miscellaneous repairs, including changing fuses, lamp bulbs, lighting fixtures, switches and outlets; installs and maintains electric, control, and signal cables and conduits.
• Maintains plant telephone system; repairs or replaces sump pumps, dehumidifiers and heaters.
• Lubricates and oils electric-powered equipment; maintains adequate inventory of replacement parts for all electrical and electronic instruments and equipment.
• Reads and interprets sketches, wiring diagrams, specifications and codes.
• May program minor alterations to a programmable logic controller or a distributed process control computer.
• May make recommendations to supervisors for changes or improvements to systems.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently sit, lift, push and pull. The employee will constantly stand and walk in all weather conditions. Occasional kneeling and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently indoors, outdoors and traveling to multiple worksites. At times, this position will require extended work hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.