Senior Instrument Technician

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Instrument Technician for the Houston Water/Waste Water Operations division. The role requires installing, calibrating, maintaining and repairing disinfection and de-chlorination instruments at the 2525 S. SGT Macario Garcia Drive location in Houston, TX.

Workdays are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with potential for changes to schedule. Minimum requirements include a year of experience in instrument repair and calibration and specialized post-secondary training

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in repair, calibration and installation of instruments and equipment.
• Specialized training beyond high school, up to 18 months, in relevant procedures.
• Vocational competence in mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain and repair various disinfection and de-chlorination instruments and equipment.
• Inspect and test instruments for proper operation.
• Maintain records of work orders, parts, and requisitions; perform nontechnical assignments as directed.

Skills

Instrument calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade training beyond high school

Job description

Position Overview

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Division: Houston Water/Waste Water Operations

Location: 2525 S. SGT Macario Garcia Drive; Houston, Tx.

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Installs, calibrates, maintains and repairs various disinfection and de-chlorination instruments, equipment, chemical lines, switch-over valves, flow meters, level meters controllers, analyzers, chart recorders chemical pumps or other instrumentation depending upon the operational program of the department. Inspects, tests and evaluates instruments and equipment for proper operation or faulty maintenance. Maintains records of work orders, incoming/outgoing parts and equipment and parts and equipment requisitions and pricing. Performs other technical repairs, installations, maintenance, as directed; may perform some nontechnical assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Specialized training in principles, procedures, practices, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.

Experience Requirements

One (1) year of experience in the repair, calibration and installation of instruments and equipment is required

License Requirements

None.

PREFERENCES

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TEST REQUIRED:

None

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 14

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.