Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Qualifications

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Pay Grade: 110

Hourly Salary Range: $28.17 - $41.53

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Water

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Job Number:

RC# 902489

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for the operation and accuracy of electronic monitoring and control equipment associated with Water Division assets and infrastructure.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Inspect, program, troubleshoot, calibrate, install, repair and maintain electrical and electronic monitoring components and communications and control systems.
• Install wires and perform electrical work on systems up to 480 volts.
• Coordinate work and review work quality for vendors and contractors.
• Maintain inventory and procures parts and materials as needed.
• Assist with modifications to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software.
• May perform Plant Operator, Senior responsibilities related to water and wastewater treatment, when appropriately trained and certified.
• Document activities in asset management and workorder systems.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of communication, electrical and/or control equipment, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate or vocational/technical school degree in Electrical or Industrial Control Sciences.

The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor's degree).

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.