Electrician/Instrumentation Technician II

Definition and Class Characteristics

FLSA: Non-Exempt

This position will receive a 3% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) on June 22, 2025.

Monterey One Water is looking for an experienced electrician /instrumentation technician to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience with process controls, be self-motivated, have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.

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DEFINITION

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of control instrumentation, electrical, electronic, radio, and telemetry equipment and systems; and performs other job related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician II: This is the journey-level class in the Electrician/Instrumentation Technician series. Positions at this level perform electrical and electronic repair, maintenance, and operation of pumping station, plant, and facilities systems and equipment. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of electrical and electronic repair and maintenance work including installation, programming, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul duties on control instrumentation, electrical, electronic, radio, and telemetry equipment, devices, and systems. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by working independently, applying well developed skills, and exercising judgment and initiative. Assignments are performed with the expectation that incumbents have the ability to choose among alternatives in solving job problems and work productively with outside contractors and in the absence of a supervisor. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

Required Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and the completion of a formal apprenticeship or its equivalent in the electrical, electronics, or instrumentation fields.

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician II: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible journey-level work experience in operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing a variety of electrical, electronic, and control systems common to field or heavy industrial process plants or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Electrician/Instrumentation Technician I with the Agency.

Licenses and Certifications:

Electrician/Instrumentation Technician II:

Physical and Environmental Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Plant and field environment; exposure to noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, high voltage; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work around and with machinery.

This position is part of the General Employee Association (GEA)

Employee Benefits Package

Health Care Coverage

Anthem Blue Cross through ACWA JPIA. Agency pays 100% of the employee contribution and a substantial portion of the dependent contribution.

Dental Care Coverage

MetLife. Agency pays 100% of the employee contribution and a substantial portion of the dependent contribution.

Vision Care Coverage

MetLife. Agency pays 100% of the employee contribution and a substantial portion of the dependent contribution.

Life & AD&D Insurance

MetLife. 1x employee's annual salary plus $15,000, maximum of $265,000, paid by Agency.

LTD/STD

MetLife. Paid by Agency.

Retirement

CalPERS. Local Misc.:

Employees pay 100% of the employee portion.

Vacation

Six month waiting period, accrual every pay period. 440 is the max accrual.

Sick Leave

Employees are granted 96 hours of sick leave, accrued per pay period. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee may accrue due to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) sick leave conversion credit accumulation upon retirement.

Bereavement Leave

Up to five days per incident. Employees can use sick, vacation, compensatory time, or Admin leave.

Military Leave

Temporary military leaves of absence will be granted to engage in ordered military duty.

Holidays

13 paid Holidays per year + 1 floating holiday per year.

EAP

The Agency provides and pays for an EAP Program through Claremont EAP.

Education Incentive

The employee will be reimbursed for books and tuition only and the employee will receive reimbursement of the course with a grade of "C" or higher. There is a 6 month waiting period for this benefit. Reimbursement is limited to the following maximums:

Community College

University/State School* - $2,500 per calendar year Master's Degree level* - $3,500 per calendar year

Optional Benefits

AFLAC, Flexible Spending Account (unreimbursed medical and dependent care) and Deferred Compensation Plan (Principal, no matching funds).

Memorandum of Understanding