Water Instrument Technician

maricopa; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County Flood Control District seeks a Water Instrument Technician to install, maintain and repair high-precision hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring instruments across our county network.

Under general supervision you will calibrate sensors, troubleshoot electronics and radio telemetry systems, install gauges in remote locations, and document instrument operation to support public safety and flood management.

Qualifications

• Two years of electronic and radio telemetric instrumentation experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Related post-secondary education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and radio telemetric instrumentation.
• Installs rain, water-level, and weather gauges in remote locations; calibrates sensors and maintains station exterior and grounds.
• Performs radio path verifications and operates calibration equipment.
• Uses personal computers for diagnosing, programming, and testing equipment and keeps records of instrument operation and work performed.
• Operates various manual and power tools and equipment and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telemetry instrumentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related post-secondary education may substitute for experience

Job description

Posting Date 09/03/26

Application Deadline 09/12/26

Pay Range $28.00 - $43.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Unclassified

Department Flood Control District

About the Position

As a Water Instrument Technician, you'll be at the heart of our mission. Working under general supervision, you'll apply your technical skills to install, maintain, and repair high-precision hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring instruments. The District operates a vast network of over 400 automated precipitation gauges across Maricopa and surrounding counties, capturing real-time rainfall data that's essential for public safety, emergency response, and flood management.

This position requires regularly working at heights to access and service equipment, so a willingness and ability to safely work at elevated locations is essential. If you're comfortable with heights, excited about technology, the environment, and serving your community, this role is for you!

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunity to attend annual conferences to expand professional knowledge and build a strong network with industry peers
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day

We Require

• Two years of electronic and radio telemetric instrumentation experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Related post-secondary education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• A valid Arizona Driver's License issued by the State of Arizona or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of analog and digital electronics technology and VHF radio telemetry, and radio wave propagation
• Technicians must be able to perform and pass Basic First Aid and basic CPR, and pass Certification in First Aid, Trauma, and AED Training within six months of hire

We Also Value

• Experience installing, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and modifying electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic sensory and control systems.
• Experience operating specialized electronic testing tools, diagnosing problems in sensory and control equipment, and recommending corrective action.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of specialized software.

Job Contributions

• Performs routine maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and radio telemetric instrumentation
• Installs rain, water-level, and weather gauges in remote locations; lays conduit for the sensor signal lines; calibrates the sensors and maintains the station exterior and grounds
• Performs radio path verifications and operates and maintains electronic test and calibration equipment
• Uses personal computers for diagnosing, programming, and testing equipment and keeps records of instrument operation and work performed
• Operates various manual and power tools and equipment and performs other duties as assigned or required

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
• Climbing up to 100 ft and hiking up to 1 mile in remote areas
• May be subject to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration
• The position generally conducts business out in the field utilizing various hand tools for numerous construction and maintenance duties, including shovels, rakes, pickaxes, brooms, and varying-sized electric and hand tools. It also operates and maintains electronic test and calibration equipment and personal computers for diagnosing, programming, testing, and record-keepi