Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Journey (LA-260-24E) Cerritos

     The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are a public agency focused on converting waste into resources like recycled water, energy and recycled materials. The agency consists of 24 independent special districts serving about 5.5 million people in Los Angeles County. The service areas in the map below cover approximately 850 square miles and encompass 78 cities and unincorporated areas in the county. 

     We are now recruiting for a skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (Journey Level).  Current vacancy is at our Los Coyotes Reclamation Plant in Cerritos.  For more information on the plant, click on the following link: Los Coyotes WRP.

     Essential functions of this position are to perform progressively more skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, computer process control, and electrical equipment and systems.  The position offers a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off.  After hour, overtime, and weekend callbacks will sometimes be required.  This is an excellent career opportunity, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, along with paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.  Additional benefit information can be viewed by clicking on the Benefits tab.  Initial salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

     Candidates must possess a valid California Class C driver's license -AND-  four years of experience performing progressively responsible installation, maintenance and repair work on instrumentation, computer process control and electrical equipment and systems.  Twelve units  college course work, approved by the Districts, or completion of one year of a two-year degree  certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for one year of the required experience -OR- Completion of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related  field for two years of the required experience.

     The competitive selection process may cover a knowledge of: Theories, principles, practices, tools, math formulas and safety considerations used in the installation, maintenance  and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control  equipment and systems; plant operational systems. The ability to: Utilize specialized  tools,  math formulas and equipment of the trade; independently troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and  systems; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; maintain records and prepare reports; independently perform difficult assignments; instruct lower level apprentices in trade techniques.

     Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application.  Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail.  Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current.  To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

 

NOTE:  The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.

     To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video:   Converting Waste into Resources.

     For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Luz Avila at (562) 908-4288, extension 1329.

     As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.