Instrument & Controls Tech II

Careers In Government, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave accruals

Tuition Reimbursement

ASRS retirement benefits

Pet Insurance

Bilingual pay compensation

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale is seeking an Instrument & Controls Technician II to install, maintain, and repair measuring and control devices in industrial and water/wastewater facilities. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and reliability in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in electronics and at least four years of experience with instrumentation hardware, plus two years of troubleshooting and documentation experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in electronics technology, electrical technology, or related field.
• Four years installing, repairing and maintaining complex electrical equipment.
• Two years troubleshooting instrumentation hardware/software.
• Two years maintaining regulatory documentation (permits, calibration records, contracts, budgets).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair measuring and control devices used in industrial, commercial processes and water/wastewater facilities.
• Assist in optimizing instrumentation and control systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Skills

Electronics

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in electronics or related field

Job description

Job Description

Introduction

Are you ready to take your technical expertise to the next level? Join our team as an Instrument & Controls Technician II, where you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing advanced instrumentation and control systems that keep our operations running smoothly. This is your opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology, troubleshoot complex systems, and contribute to a culture of safety and innovation. If you’re passionate about precision, problem‑solving, and making an impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Position:

The Instrument and Controls Technician II position installs, maintains and repairs the measuring and control devices used in industrial, commercial processes and Water and Wastewater facilities.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $39.61/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• An Associate’s Degree with major course work in electronics technology, electrical technology or related degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Four years of experience performing installation, repair and maintenance of complex electrical equipment, to include two years' experience troubleshooting and staging of Instrumentation hardware, software and related equipment, and two years' experience maintaining proper documentation (including permits, calibration records, procurement contracts, financial budgets and reports) for regulatory requirements.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job‑related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Preferred:

• Experience in a water/wastewater plant or facility,
• Successful completion of a four year training at a journeymen level on industrial instrumentation equipment repair for medium and low voltages controls.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out‑of‑state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess within six months of hire or promotion a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment. Must maintain certification throughout employment.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full‑time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part‑time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an \"otherwise qualified applicant\" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at [phone].

Full‑Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,

Part‑Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part‑time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSLF program by going to the Federal Student Aid website.

Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Arizona