Technician, Senior Instrumentation

Overview

Description We are seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation Technician Senior to join the Lee County Utilities team. This position involves advanced technical work in the design, installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation equipment used throughout our water and wastewater systems. Under general direction from the Instrumentation Superintendent, you’ll perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs, ensure compliance through accurate calibration reporting, and support operational staff with technical expertise and training.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Install, maintain, and calibrate a wide range of instrumentation and control equipment used in water and wastewater systems.
• Monitor and perform calibrations for Lee County Utilities systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot instrumentation malfunctions; determine and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed calibration reports, logs, and daily activity summaries.
• Collaborate with operations staff to meet all regulatory and compliance requirements related to calibration and reporting.
• Provide training and technical support to operations personnel on instrumentation systems and best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in general electronics, instrumentation, water systems, wastewater systems, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid Florida Class E driver’s license (or equivalent) with an acceptable driving record.

• College coursework or technical school training in water and wastewater instrumentation, electronics, or related technology.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration software and methods, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices related to instrumentation and control systems.

• Hours:
  
  Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• On-Call:
  Required participation in emergency on-call rotations, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Lee County Utilities offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our community by ensuring safe and reliable water and wastewater operations.

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment.

Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

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