| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Salary | $31.51–$48.70 Per Hour |
Electronic System Technician (Vacancy)
Salary
$31.51 - $48.70 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-3668-V1
Department
60 Columbus Water & Power
Division
Division of Water
Opening Date
10/29/2026
Closing Date
11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Definition
Under general supervision, is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic equipment for telephone, radio, mobile data, data processing, traffic control, video, or instrumentation and control systems; performs related duties as required.
Located at Hap Cremean Water Plant (4250 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43230)
Schedule: M-F 6:30am-3:00pm
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates/adjusts electronic equipment in order to maintain proper operating standards; performs preventative maintenance on electronic and electro-mechanical equipment;
Operates various electronic test and measuring devices such as a multimeter, oscilloscope, calibrator, line tester, RF power meter, and other diagnostic tools in order to test equipment and ensure proper functioning;
Maintains and updates daily work records and files on repair history of equipment and submits regular work reports to supervisors;
Generates and maintains electronic communication software including network monitoring programs, network statistics programs, network diagnostic programs, and/or line protocol test routines;
Makes emergency runs to repair and/or service damaged cable lines, radio equipment, amplifiers, AC power units, and other electronic systems field equipment;
Interprets wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturers manuals to assist in troubleshooting and repairing telephone, radio, computer, process control instrumentation, or other electronic equipment;
Installs, tests, repairs and maintains traffic signal equipment, and video detection equipment for traffic control;
Tests all traffic signal equipment cabinets and components before putting into street operation;
Installs, calibrates, and repairs various chemical additive equipment, electronic control valves, pumping devices, and process control instrumentation such as liquid flow meters, chemical analyzers, and liquid level, pressure, and temperature sensors;
Programs remote terminal units and programmable logic controllers for water collection, treatment, and distribution processes; installs and maintains variable frequency drives;
Performs routine inspections, calibration, and maintenance on gas detection and other electronic equipment;
Programs electronic equipment by entering a series of codes in order to meet operating specifications; utilizes computer software to program and adjust equipment;
Determines the quality, size, capability, and quantity of cable and other accessories necessary for an assignment;
Installs, tests, and maintains electronic/telephone/computer system cable or wire;
Practices safety related to performance of duties to include use of personal protective equipment and precautions when working with and around power sources.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience learning or assisting in the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of electronic equipment for telephone, radio, mobile data, data processing, traffic control, video, or instrumentation and control systems. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or vocational training program related to electronics may substitute for the required experience. Significant coursework (twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours) related to electronics from an accredited college may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-3668-V1
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Elizabeth Hopkins
Columbus Water & Power
Division of Water
37 W. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-8515
E: elahopkins@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Employer City of Columbus
Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone (614) 645-8301