Instrumentation / Electrical Technician I - Wastewater Power Systems

Instrumentation / Electrical Technician I - Wastewater Power Systems

Salary

$28.32 - $45.88 Hourly

Location

6027 Shirley Street, Naples, FL

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Job Number

10290

Department

Public Utilities Department

Division

Wastewater

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

255

• Description
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Job Summary

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

The purpose of this classification is to program and maintain electrical controls, instrumentation, and equipment associated with utility plant operations.

Essential Functions

• Performs specialized electrical work associated with installation, programming, and repair of equipment/machinery at wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection facilities, off-site operations, and related facilities.

• Installs, programs, calibrates, and/or repairs a variety of instrumentation and electronic equipment at utility plants and related facilities, which may include variable frequency drives, flow meters, transducers, generators, transfer switches, programmable logic controls, integrated controls, motor control panels, electrical services, branch circuits, sub-feeders, lift station panels, data flow systems, or antennas.

• Operates central telemetry computer to program, monitor, and control lift stations; troubleshoots telemetry computer problems; troubleshoots lift stations; programs lift station configuration; designs and builds electrical controls; builds screens and control logic; generates trend data and reports; modifies configuration of external hardware; calculates electrical loads and hydraulics on lift stations.

• Performs specialized electrical work associated with installation, programming, and repair of equipment/machinery at wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection facilities, off-site operations, and related facilities.

• Reviews, oversees, and inspects all projects with electrical controls.

• Assesses systems of other municipalities to set guidelines for Collier County.

• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic equipment and mechanical equipment; builds, installs, and repairs equipment; repairs motors and meters; troubleshoots flow/plumbing problems; installs drive parts; installs and repairs pumps; welds parts and fabricates metal components; wires control panels; repairs electrical/electronic equipment; performs preventive maintenance work according to schedule; assists with trenching for installation and repair of conduits; assists in installing pump cords and floats.

• Operates various equipment and tools associated with work activities, which may include a utility truck, boom truck, generator, hydraulic punch, drill machine, welder, drill, pickax, post hole digger, shovel, mechanic tools, electrical tools, diagnostic instruments, or hand tools.

• Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, building, equipment and tools in operable condition; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

• Monitors inventory levels of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.

• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other Divisions, engineers, contractors, utility companies, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

• Maintains an awareness of new technologies, methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Valid Journeyman Electrician License is preferred but not required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805
• Must obtain and maintain a Class C Wastewater license or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• General Educational Development (GEDs) must be issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator. For Florida the approved GED Administrator would be the Florida Department of Education (public schools or adult education centers).

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time

employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years related experience that includes computerized control systems, programmable logic controllers, and installation/repair or electrical equipment, preferable in a public utility system environment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Journeyman Electrician License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess or are whiling to obtain a Class C Wastewater License within eighteen (18) months of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Willing to Obtain

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Are you willing to work holidays and weekends?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work overtime as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess and maintain a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Collier County

Address Human Resources Division

3303 East Tamiami Trail East

Naples, Florida, 34112

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/collier/default.cfm