Contract Water Instrument Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

28d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Water Instrument Technician, you will be at the heart of our mission. Working under general supervision, you will apply your technical skills to install, maintain, and repair high-precision hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring instruments. The District operates a vast network of 400+ automated precipitation gages and several web cameras across Maricopa and surrounding counties, capturing real-time rainfall and streamflow data that’s essential for public safety, emergency response, and flood management. If you are excited about technology, the environment, and serving your community, this role is for you!

Requirements

• Two years of electronic and radio telemetric or meteorological instrumentation experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire
• Ability to obtain Basic First Aid and basic CPR certification, including Trauma, and AED Training within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Experience with meteorological data collection equipment and analysis
• Skills in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of specialized software
• Familiarization with four-wheel drive capabilities and self-recovery winching techniques will be needed from time to time

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and radio telemetric hydrometeorological instrumentation, web cameras, and other supporting communication infrastructure, often in remote locations
• Installs rain, water-level, and weather-measuring instrumentation in remote locations; installs conduit for sensor signal lines; calibrates the sensors; and performs maintenance on the instrumentation station exterior and grounds
• Performs radio path verification and operates and maintains electronic test and calibration equipment
• Uses personally assigned computers for diagnosing, programming, and testing equipment, and for record keeping of work performed to uphold organizational standards and regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability across all tasks
• Operate various tools, vehicles, and equipment, including drones and off-road vehicles, to access sites, collect data to support flood warning, maintain various meteorological instrumentation, and proactively collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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
• 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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED