Instrumentation and Controls Technician; Water

Instrumentation and Controls Technician (Water)

City of Boulder

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February 5, 2026

Full‑time hourly position.
Salary range: $34.51–$50.05 per hour.
Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
Benefit eligibility group: BMEA (20+ hours).

Under limited supervision, the Water Instrumentation and Controls Technician installs, maintains, revises, and repairs electrical, instrumentation, control, and mechanical equipment throughout the water treatment and distribution system facilities.

• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of treatment plant and remote facility electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems, instrumentation, switch gear, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot by using efficient, organized, and logical techniques to identify, locate, and repair problems.
• Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate detectors, alarms, analyzers, and sensors for flow, level, pressure, and other process elements such as temperature, pH, and chemical residual.
• Maintain records of installed equipment, encountered problems, and work performed, including parts and materials used; complete maintenance forms and enter preventive maintenance data into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Assist with general data entry and review of data entered into the CMMS.
• Assist in monitoring process control systems using diagnostic software; update software and data based on operational and maintenance needs; maintain and update panels, PLCs, and related input and output equipment.
• Develop, perform, and maintain a thorough calibration and maintenance schedule of system instrumentation; maintain calibration and maintenance records within CMMS.
• Estimate equipment repair costs and downtime; aid in recommending contracting out of repairs; maintain inventory of parts, spares, and accessories.
• Provide input to engineering consultants and contractors regarding design and construction of treatment facility improvements.
• Assist in training operations and maintenance staff in the proper use and care of electrical and electronic equipment, programmable controllers, related software, and associated safety concerns.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of maintenance offices, shops, and all work areas; keep a clean and safe work environment.
• Remain alert and communicative to conditions and events at the water treatment facility indicating anticipated or needed repairs; make related recommendations.
• Assist plant maintenance and operations personnel with maintenance not directly related to controls or electrical, including mechanical and general facilities maintenance, as needed.
• Perform small valve, solenoid, pipe, mounting, lighting, housekeeping, and landscaping repairs as examples of additional duties valuable.
• Comply with all city and department policies;
  Browser and professional training and development.
• Conduct job duties with an awareness of environmental implications and a focus on providing municipal services in a sustainable manner.
• schöner for time; account for all time spent on the job; enter time, file expense reports, invoices, and other paperwork.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to meet city needs.

• Be a supportive teammate, professional and kind, recognize the importance of collaboration, and partner with all Utilities staff to ensure departmental success.
• Be flexible, creative and engaged; quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities; propose creative resolutions to unique problems with a positive attitude and drive for continuous improvement.
• Develop strong customer‑service skills: patience, empathy, and practice principles for providing service, assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating satisfaction.
• Align with the city’s vision and values; promote.
  
  Margin trust, candor, and a team environment where the work process matters as much as the outcomes, with a focus on customer service.
• Be organized, accountable and self‑motivated; plan and execute work in a…