Electronics Technician I

Job Description:

Electronics Technician I

Description

Job Summary

TITLE: Electronics Technician I
SRN A38: $8,170 - $11,250 Monthly, Non Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters 1932
DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Maintenance
Division: Electronics
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to : Electronics Supervisor, Assistant Electronics Supervisor
Supervises the following positions : N/A

Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following:

Review of minimum qualifications

Review of personnel files, including but not limited to: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations

Testing/Assessments

Oral Interview(s)

DEFINITION

Under immediate supervision, installs, maintains, repairs, and calibrates metering and recording instruments, controlling apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications, telemetering systems, and related control systems; performs preventive and corrective maintenance; conducts testing to identify potential system failures and recommend actions; and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Undertakes complex installations of process control components, panels, cables, and systems; determines measurements and develops drawings for installations; orders equipment, parts, and supplies; installs parts, equipment, piping, and wiring per design specifications; calibrates the instruments; tests the systems; corrects any failures; documents control cable routing; coordinates installation with other divisions as necessary.
• Troubleshoots and repairs system, equipment, and component malfunctions using diagnostic techniques to make timely and effective repairs; takes corrective action to minimize service interruptions and damage to equipment; coordinates repairs with other divisions as necessary; interfaces and coordinates with contractors and/or vendors when necessary for installation or repair of equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and performs field modifications of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Programmable Automated Controllers (PAC’s), human machine interface (HMI) screens, and telemetry equipment.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and calibrates automatic control systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and process controllers.
• Operates the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system consoles; adjusts flows, water levels and pressures for the domestic, flood control, irrigation, and sanitation distribution and collection systems; remotely operates gates, pumps, and valves to test and maintain reliable SCADA system operations.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates radio systems including microwave, Super High Frequency (SHF) , Ultra High Frequency (UHF), and Very High Frequency (VHF) , FEMA emergency weather broadcast, and base and mobile radio systems; maintains security access control systems for District facilities and locations.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates communication, power, and control cabling, inside and outside of buildings and facilities.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates, gas detection systems and fire safety systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance measures to minimize failures and maintains reliable operation of systems, equipment, and components; develops and maintains up-to-date preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Performs a variety of tests to determine if equipment is showing any signs of deterioration; determines appropriate corrective action and implements actions.
• Reads and interprets diagrams, drawings, schematics and specifications in making installations or performing major repair work on control systems and affected components; ensures proper PLC control cabinet layout and appropriate parts are listed and/or described.
• Designs, integrates, and upgrades new systems and/or integrates the design into an existing system; develops wiring diagrams and layout drawings for system or equipment modifications or expansion.
• Oversees the work of contractors; coordinates and inspects assigned work; attends planning and progress meetings.
• Estimates labor, materials, and equipment needed for assigned projects; monitors inventory levels of materials and equipment; orders, receives, and maintains inventory of materials and equipment.
• Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to a High School Diploma.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience maintaining, calibrating, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic process control equipment and components.
Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Technician Certificate issued through a program endorsed by the Federal Communications Commission or an FCC license, or obtained within twenty-four months of appointment.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics of instrumentation equipment and components including diagnostic and testing tools and equipment.
• Operational principles of water, wastewater and irrigation systems as they relate to assigned work.
• Principles, methods, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the design, construction, installation, maintenance and repair of District systems and facilities in assigned areas.
• Methods and techniques of maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing process control instrumentation.
• Electrical, electronic, radio communication, analog and digital theories, technology, principles, and practices.
• Application of microprocessors in devices and equipment and techniques used to program them.
• Principles of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems and relationship between wells, booster stations, reservoirs, lift stations, and irrigation pumping facilities.
• Characteristics of fiber optic cable.
• Hydraulic relationship to the operation of recording and metering instruments.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Electronic controls for equipment, such as variable speed drives, gate controllers, Uninterrupted Power System systems (UPS) and communication equipment in all frequency bands.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance techniques
• Mathematical principles.
• Principles and procedures of record-keeping and reporting.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Operational characteristics, and the safe and proper use of, machinery, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform assigned duties.

Ability to:

• Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on SCADA systems, automatic control systems, radio systems, security systems, and flood warning systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair process control instrumentation and fiber optic equipment.
• Operate a variety of electronic repair, maintenance, and installation tools equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Operate test equipment and interpret critical data to solve complex problems.
• Correctly scale calibration.
• Develop and schedule jobs and estimate necessary resources, materials and equipment to complete assignments.
• Prepare records and basic reports.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and similar materials.
• Comprehend, interpret and comply with FCC rules and regulations.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .

Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$8,170.00 - $11,250.00 Monthly