Instrumentation Technician I/II/III

Salary : $54,376.19 - $97,988.18 Annually
Location : Griffith Water Treatment Plant
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201601257
Division: Technology
Department: Instrumentation North
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 4:30 PM Eastern


Description
Under general supervision of the Instrumentation Supervisor performs skilled corrective and preventive maintenance work associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of supervisory control and data acquisition equipment (SCADA), electronic process control instrumentation and electronic equipment used in the production, treatment, storage, and distribution of water. Assures proper maintenance of equipment and office records.

Examples of Duties
Performs skilled installation, corrective, and preventive maintenance work by:

• Making frequent inspections of process control instrumentation and electronic equipment.
• Analyzing and investigating causes of instrument failures and irregular operation, and recommends or implements corrective measure to improve accuracy and reliability.
• Installing, calibrating and making necessary repairs to process control computers; filter systems; flow and pressure transmitters; chlorine, pH and turbidity monitoring equipment; chemical feed equipment; plant and distribution telemetering equipment; electronic/electrical control circuits; and other complex instrumentation activities utilized in the water treatment process.
• Assisting in maintaining SCADA (includes Plant computer system and Remote PLC's).
• Conducting routine preventive maintenance tasks at storage tanks and pumping stations.
• Reviewing specifications and electronic schematics, circuit diagrams and manufacturer manuals.
• Maintaining network infrastructure including: routing, switching, encryption, wireless, network management and network security.
• Reporting the more complex problems to the supervisor.
• Monitoring and calibrating instrumentation systems utilizing test and monitoring equipment.
• Conducting routine preventive maintenance tasks.

Assures proper maintenance of equipment and office records by:

• Maintaining assigned Fairfax Water vehicles and tools including shop testing equipment.
• Maintaining and updating equipment maintenance and service files.
• Assisting in maintaining spare parts and project material inventory.

Assisting the Instrumentation Supervisor in reviewing, modifying and improving existing systems.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Typical Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Instrumentation/Electronics or minimum of two years of electronic repair experience, or any combination of education and experience.
• Good knowledge of the theory, methods and practices of electronics.
• Good knowledge of the tools and equipment used in electronic equipment repair.
• Good knowledge of the repair of process control instrumentation.
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and accident prevention practices.
• Good computer hardware and software skills.
• Ability to locate and correct defects in instrumentation and electronic devices.
• Ability to read electronic schematics, circuit motor and electric control drawings and manufacturer manuals.
• Ability to read and understand Ladder Logic/ Block Diagram related to programmable logic controllers.
• Ability to locate and correct defects in instrumentation and electronic devices.
• Willingness and ability to work at other Fairfax Water locations as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime as required.
• Ability to work standby.
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment. This position is also subject to random testing after hire.

• To Qualify at a Level II : Associates Degree in Instrumentation/Electronics or minimum of four years progressively responsible instrumentation and electronic repair experience, or any combination of education and experience.
• To Qualify at a Level III: Associates Degree in Instrumentation or Electronics and a minimum of five years progressively responsible instrumentation and electronic repair experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to climb and work from water tanks.
• Ability to distinguish colors of electrical wiring

Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays

January - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February - George Washington Day

May - Memorial Day
June- Juneteenth

July - Independence Day

September - Labor Day

October - Columbus Day

November - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving

December - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas Day
Health Insurance - Employee Cost/Month

Employee Only - $100.88

Employee + 1 - $335.74

Family - $ 466.74
The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. We offer self-insurred bundled medical, dental and vision plans administered by a third party administration.
Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire.

Group Life Insurance - Employee Cost Month

Basic = 2 times annual salary

Paid by Fairfax Water


Supplemental 1 to 6 times annual salary

Age-banded rates
Additional supplemental life insurance request requires you to submit an evidence of insurability form (EOI).
Dependent spouse and/or child - $2.55 per month cost for either spouse only, children only or both.
The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance.

Long-Term Disability

Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee.
Fairfax Water Retirement Plan - Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service.
457 Plan - Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with either Pre-tax or Post-tax contributions to maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis.
Additional Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts: Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $3,400 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $7,500.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses.

Child/Adult Care Reimbursement: Employees with household incomes up to $118,400 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ranging from $1,600.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility.

Paid Family & Medical Leave
Up to 240 continuous hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying continuous absences that are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


Professional Development: Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminars.

Direct Deposit of pay . Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday.

This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.