Facilities Electrical I&C Technician

Wgnstar; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Overtime opportunities

On-site facilities & careerDevelopment

Job summary

WGNSTAR in Boise, Idaho is seeking a full-time technician to maintain and troubleshoot industrial control systems. The role focuses on PLC, DDC, and DCS environments, requiring problem-solving, teamwork, and strong communication.

Onsite at Boise, the position offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Schedule is Tuesday-Friday 6:00 AM-4:30 PM with a base pay of $40 per hour plus a temporary $10/hour retention incentive.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or certifications in electronics, instrumentation, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC, DDC, and DCS control systems.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and modify facilities instrumentation and control systems.
• Support PLCs, Remote I/O (RIO), instrumentation, communications, and related control infrastructure.
• Follow all safety, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO/CoHE) requirements.
• Identify, report, and help resolve safety, quality, and equipment-related issues.
• Participate in EHS programs and proactively identify opportunities to reduce risk.
• Follow change-management processes when modifying equipment or control systems.
• Support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and update procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Partner with technicians, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Communicate equipment status, priorities, risks, and work progress to ensure smooth operations and effective shift handoffs.

Skills

PLC/SCADA systems

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or certifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WGNSTAR, an ABM company, is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule:Tuesday-Friday, 6:00AM-4:30PM
Pay Rate:$40, Hourly
Additional Pay:A temporary $10/hr. retention incentive will be added to the base wage for this position.
Onsite Location: Boise, ID
Position Type:Full-Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and modify facilities instrumentation and control systems.
• Support the reliable operation of PLCs, Remote I/O (RIO), instrumentation, communications, and related control infrastructure.
• Follow all safety, environmental, quality, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO/CoHE) requirements.
• Identify, report, and help resolve safety, quality, and equipment-related issues.
• Participate in EHS programs and proactively identify opportunities to reduce risk.
• Follow change-management processes when modifying equipment or control systems.
• Support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and update procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Partner with technicians, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Communicate equipment status, priorities, risks, and work progress to ensure smooth operations and effective shift handoffs.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree or appropriate certifications/licensing.
• Experience with PLC, DDC, and DCS control systems.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to support varying responsibilities and shifts.

Preferences:

• 5 years of relevant experience.

Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able tobend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.