Water Instrument Technician

Posting Date

09 / 18 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 09 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range : $28.00 - $31.50 hourly

Full Pay Range : $28.00 - $42.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

As a Water Instrument Technician, you'll be at the heart of our mission. Working under general supervision, you'll apply your technical skills to install, maintain, and repair high-precision hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring instruments. The District operates a vast network of over 400 automated precipitation gauges across Maricopa and surrounding counties, capturing real-time rainfall data that's essential for public safety, emergency response, and flood management.

This position requires regularly working at heights to access and service equipment, so a willingness and ability to safely work at elevated locations is essential. If you're comfortable with heights, excited about technology, the environment, and serving your community, this role is for you!

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunity to attend annual conferences to expand professional knowledge and build a strong network with industry peers

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Two years of electronic and radio telemetric instrumentation experience

High school diploma or GED

A thorough understanding of analog and digital electronics technology and VHF radio telemetry, and radio wave propagation

Related post-secondary education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Experience installing, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and modifying electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic sensory and control systems.

Experience operating specialized electronic testing tools, diagnosing problems in sensory and control equipment, and recommending corrective action.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of specialized software.

Job Contributions

Performs routine maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and radio telemetric instrumentation

Installs rain, water-level, and weather gauges in remote locations; lays conduit for the sensor signal lines; calibrates the sensors and maintains the station exterior and grounds

Performs radio path verifications and operates and maintains electronic test and calibration equipment

Uses personal computers for diagnosing, programming, and testing equipment and keeps records of instrument operation and work performed

Operates various manual and power tools and equipment and performs other duties as assigned or required

Working Conditions

A valid Arizona Driver's License issued by the State of Arizona or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

Technicians must be able to perform and pass Basic First Aid and basic CPR, and pass Certification in First Aid, Trauma and AED Training within six months of hire

Ability to lift up to 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly

May be subject to extreme temperatures, wetness / humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration

The position generally conducts business out in the field utilizing various hand tools for numerous construction and maintenance duties, including shovels, rakes, pickaxes, brooms, and varying-sized electric and hand tools. It also operates and maintains electronic test and calibration equipment and personal computers for diagnosing, programming, testing, and record keeping

Familiarization with four-wheel drive capabilities and self-recovery winching techniques will be needed from time to time.

Fieldwork will often be conducted in remote locations under potentially extreme weather environments. Attire for the position will be provided and maintained by Maricopa County and has the potential for General Construction and / or Field Inspection PPE required to perform duties daily. This includes, but is not limited to, safety-toe footwear, hard hats, high visibility vests, eye protection, and durable pants such as jeans

Climbing up to 100 ft and hiking up to 1 mile in remote areas

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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