Instrumentation and Controls; I and C Technician

Position: Instrumentation and Controls (I and C) Technician
Position Type:
Maintenance & Operations Department/Technician

Date Posted:
2/26/2026

Location:
Maintenance & Operations Department

Date Available:
02/26/2026
REPORTS TO: District Engineer DATE REVISED:
Sept 18 2015

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 261 days PAY GRADE: AU5

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $19.20 Min $27.35 Max

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Instrumentation & Controls technician is responsible for maintaining instruments and controls program for the District HVAC's system.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Graduate or GED required
Associates degree in HVAC preferred
3 years of experience in HVAC
Experience in chill water systems and controls preferred
Refrigerant EPA Certification
Able to read blueprints and schematics
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable
Experience in automated facilities systems, instrumentation and pneumatic controls preferred
Knowledge with software: JCI-Metasys;
Trane-Tracer Summit:
Climatec - Compact;
Unify; and Automated Logic.
Knowledge of code, servers, operating systems, databases, and networks would be an added advantage

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs, repairs, calibrates and troubleshoots school district instrumentation, electrical devices and controls.

• Working with field instrumentation to measure temperature, humidity, pressure, flow and level.

• Performs preventive maintenance or corrective maintenance of instrumentation / equipment.

• Understanding of supervisory interface systems:
Metasys, Tracer Summit, Compact, Unity and Automated Logic.

• Troubleshoots, testing and modification of system / subsystems software programs.

• Detailed tracking, reports and recommends system deficiencies.

• Controls programming assessment and modifications to bring systems to optimal performance.

• Implement efficient energy management practices through the proper use of controls and programming.

• Orders and maintains critical spare parts list.

• Respond and support all operational user needs during emergencies, after hours and weekends

• Preventative maintenance in HVAC equipment as assigned

• Maintain work orders

• Read and understand blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics

• Supports chilled and hot water systems.

• Perform other related duties as assigned

SKILLS

• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent preventive maintenance techniques in HVAC equipment.

• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Reading and understanding, blue prints, technical manuals and Schematics.

• Proficiency using work order software.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software.

• Independent and self-motivated.

• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical demands/Environment Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress, frequent district travel, continuous walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, exposure to extreme weather conditions, exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, working in high places

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX issues:
Mark Micallef, m.micallef, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues:
Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, .
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las pol ticas de no discriminaci n Title IX issues:
Mark Micallef, m.micallef, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues:
Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue,
Edinburg, TX 78539, .