Position OverviewThe Senior Water Quality Control Systems Technician is a leadworker class that maintains and repairs pneumatic, chemical, electrical, and electronic components, analog and digital networks and systems, analysis equipment, computer control equipment—including computers and peripherals—and telemetry equipment used in process instrumentation and control systems.Knowledge and AbilitiesElectrical and electronic theory and practice as applied to process instrumentation and control equipmentAnalog and digital system fault diagnostic techniques and proceduresPrinciples of chemistry and physicsThe architecture, maintenance and operation of digital computer systemsThe operation of telemetry systemsMaterials, methods, and equipment used in the inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of process instrumentation and control equipmentThe principles of preventative maintenanceThe principles of proper maintenance documentationSafety practices necessary for the workDirect the work of subordinate techniciansRead and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, system/network drawing, detail drawings and wiring diagramsPerform complex maintenance tasks involving analog and computer equipmentPerform some original circuit design work as required to implement minor analog and digital equipment modificationsAnalyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionPrepare maintenance service reportsPrepare new and/or modified equipment operating and maintenance proceduresRead, write and speak the English language at a level required for successful job performanceRespond to emergency callsWork day, swing, or graveyard shiftsEmployment QualificationsMinimum QualificationsAny combination of experience, education, or training listed below that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Typical paths include:One year of full‑time experience in the class of Water Quality Control Systems Technician in Sacramento County serviceAn AA or AS technology degree in instrumentation, computers, or electronics, or 30 college‑level semester units in instrumentation, computers or electronicsAnd:Three years of full‑time journey level experience in the maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment, at least two years of which involved maintenance of computer equipmentEducation SubstitutionsAdditional qualifying education may substitute for a maximum of one year of the general experience; three semester units equal one month of experience.Special RequirementsValid California Driver License, Class C or higher, required. Failure to maintain a valid license constitutes cause for termination.Physical RequirementsAbility to work while standing on a ladderAbility to work while standing on a platform elevated more than twenty feet above groundAbility to lift 50‑pound objectsAbility to work outside under all weather conditionsAbility to work in heavy trafficAbility to distinguish colors used in electric wiring color codingProbationary PeriodSix (6) months.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office.#J-18808-Ljbffr