Controls System Technician

Controls System Technician

Salary

$26.38 - $31.32 Hourly

Location

PW West Boise Water Renewal Facility, Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07622

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Join a team that keeps Boise clean, safe, and sustainable. As a Controls Systems Technician with the City of Boise's Water Renewal Services, youll work with cutting-edge technology to monitor, maintain, and improve automated control systems at our water treatment and collection facilities. You'll help manage programs, update graphical interfaces, and support SCADA systems that treat over 30 million gallons of water daily. Be part of a mission-driven utility that protects the Boise River, supports public health, and maintains over $4 billion in critical infrastructure-including treatment plants, a biosolids farm, and 1,000+ miles of underground pipeline.

If you have experience with industrial instrumentation, process control, or automation in nontraditional industries - such as craft brewing, specialty food and beverage, plant cultivation, aquaculture, vertical farming, renewable energy, or theme parks - your skills are highly valued here. Bring your expertise with sensors, PLCs, and SCADA systems to a dynamic environment where your work has a direct impact on the community.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 4 years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining industrial instrumentation and control systems and
• experience in programming and connecting SCADA software (System Platform Galaxy and Historian), Allen Bradley PLCs and VFDs,
• or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued drivers license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
• This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family (an estimated $10,000 - 20,000 value)

PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b

10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month

10 weeks paid parental leave

$500 annual wellbeing incentive

Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass

Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing.

Essential Functions

Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of handling all moderately complex issues and problems and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed.

Utilizes Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming languages and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming to design and implement modifications to enable changes to plant process control and operations while maintaining operations division objectives. Assists operations and maintenance staff with troubleshooting, repairs and installations.

Works with devices integrated into the PLC/HMI environment including variable frequency drives (VFD), modulating valves, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meters and toxic and explosive gas meters. Documents new, existing and changed programming and equipment configuration of automation.

Creates and maintains SQL database queries to collect plant process data for EPA permit compliance reporting and for monitoring plant operations. Creates queries and trends utilized in determining timetables for future growth. Creates and updates circuit and control schematics, flow charts, process and instrumentation diagrams to maintain accurate record drawings of plant control systems.

Assists staff in planning modifications to the plant process control network. Coordinates with the IT department regarding control systems security, hardware, access for contractors and troubleshooting network issues.

Reviews engineering and process expansion plans to ensure consistency of integration control schemes and monitors compliance with established plant standards and related documentation. Participates in the control system commissioning and validation process.

Provides expertise to operations personnel on the proper use of various software tools for process control and data collection. Coordinates with operations and maintenance personnel on the installation of new programming and equipment. Plans and installs the upgrade of equipment on a periodic basis.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Requirements:

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in process control systems;
• programming techniques and software used in PLC, SCADA and HMI systems;
• systems analysis and design;
• electronics, instrumentation design, and calibration;
• pumps, motors, and hydraulic systems;
• blueprints and circuit schematics reading and interpretation;
• maintenance equipment and procedures; and
• computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic systems;
• develop, implement, troubleshoot, maintain, and effectively utilize PLC systems and related equipment;
• solve problems effectively;
• draft, read, and interpret typical electronic schematics and other programming documentation;
• maintain accurate records;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Associate degree in instrumentation or related trade certification and
• 5 years of experience with automated control and instrumentation equipment including installation, calibration, and repair of said equipment.
• Experience in a Class IV wastewater treatment facility.
• Wastewater Operator Class I License or equivalent experience in wastewater operations.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is frequently very loud and rarely moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.Additional physical efforts include: ability to work on equipment that can only be reached from ladders and lift equipment..

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. slip hazards caused from ice/snow in winter, wet floors in washdown areas, grease, wet polymer in dewatering areas, wasps, spiders and mosquitoes.

This position works: reports to facility in case of emergencies and may work a rotating on-call schedule.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

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Please select which answer best describes your experience performing operation and maintenance of an advanced facility, including installing, repairing, and maintaining industrial instrumentation and control systems.

• No related experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

02

Do you possess a valid state-issued drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the number of moving violations that you have received in the last 3 years.

• None
• One
• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five
• Six or more

04

Please select which answer best describes your highest level of education.

• N/A
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree

05

Are you at least 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

06

What is your experience in programming and connecting SCADA software (System Platform Galaxy and Historian), Allen Bradley PLCs and VFDs?

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org