Industrial Instrumentation & Controls Tech - Lead
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Industrial Instrumentation & Controls Tech - Lead
Salary
$29.41 - $34.92 Hourly
Location
Boise, ID
Job Type
Full Time Regular
Job Number
23 -07386
Department
Public Works
Division
Maintenance - Lander
Opening Date
01/08/2026
Closing Date
1/23/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
Description
Benefits
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Summary Statement
The City of Boise is hiring an Industrial Instrumentation & Controls Tech - Lead for our Lander Street Wastewater Renewal Facility!
Lead the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation and controls at the City's wastewater and public works facilities. Work with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, process instruments, control devices, and SCADA systems to keep critical operations running safely and accurately.
This hands-on role includes supervising a small team, assigning tasks, guiding training, maintaining maintenance records, and supporting preventive and corrective maintenance programs. Ideal for an experienced instrumentation technician ready for a lead role with stability and career growth.
Why You'll Like This Job
Lead hands-on work in industrial instrumentation and controls
Stable, full-time public sector employment
Variety: calibration, troubleshooting, electrical and controls work
Operate modern tools, test equipment, and SCADA systems
Lead and mentor a skilled team
Paid training and certification opportunities
Long-term career growth supporting essential city infrastructure
Why Work For the City of Boise?
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
10 weeks Parental Leave
Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive
Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost
Essential Functions
Coordinates day-to-day work, delegates tasks and sets deadlines for the assigned team. Provides guidance, direction and support for training and reviews work. Ensures effective collaboration with other teams. Listens to team members' input and feedback and resolves any issues or conflicts.
Leads and performs journey-level installation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on diverse @types of industrial process instruments and control devices per regulatory codes, manufacturer's specifications and site standards. Plans and executes complicated tasks requiring considerable judgement, independent analysis and research while considering assigned priority and potential impact to facility operations. Conducts verification and calibration processes on a broad array and @type of measuring devices and instrumentation, including safety equipment, to ensure complete accuracy and viability.
Creates and maintains detailed maintenance records utilizing computerized asset management programs, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws. Analyzes and leads the collection and recording of equipment information and the development of maintenance schedules and procedures.
Acts as lead, overseeing tasks, training new staff and providing guidance in the absence of a supervisor as required. Assists other skilled trades with the general operation, maintenance and repair of industrial wastewater equipment and facilities while providing advanced expertise on instrumentation and controls. Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
Attends and completes assigned training as required to ensure compliance with city policy, state and federal regulation and maintain professional licensing and certification.
Conducts daily, weekly, monthly and annual health checks and inspections on various instruments and controls to ensure proper maintenance and functionality. Initiates corrective actions and communication to others after evaluating risks and impacts to operation and/or data integrity.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
High school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining industrial instrumentation and control systems, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of:
Wastewater operation and process control theory and practices
Mechanical and electrical instrument systems and calibration methods
Occupational hazards and safety procedures
Multi-meters, process simulators, oscilloscopes, device and loop calibrators and Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Blueprints and circuit schematics reading and interpretation
City policies, procedures and protocols; operation/use of required equipment and tools
Computer usage including related software.
Ability to:
Lead others by providing day-to-day tactical direction and managing daily workloads
Effectively research, scope, execute, and complete complex maintenance, repair, and installation projects timely and with minimal adverse impacts to water treatment processes
Troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic systems
Maintain required certifications
Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Associate's degree in instrumentation or similar discipline.
Nine years of advanced experience installing, repairing and maintaining industrial instrumentation and control systems.
Demonstrated understanding of wastewater treatment plant processes.
Two years of experience leading a small team.
Four years of experience with asset/maintenance software
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Electrical Specialty Journey level License- Idaho Limited Energy, International Society of Automation Certified Control Systems Technician (ISA-CCST) or an International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians Certification (ISCET) or equivalent.
Ability to obtain an Idaho Wastewater Treatment Class I License or Operator in Training (OIT) certificate within six months of employment.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 101+ pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 101+ pounds. The noise level is always moderate, frequently loud and occasionally very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, runn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.Additional physical efforts include: ability to work on equipment that can only be reached from ladders and lift equipment..
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Employees work in industrial areas, on stairs or uneven surfaces, near open tanks and near ditches, and in confined spaces. Employees are subject to slip hazards caused from ice/snow in winter, wet floors, uneven and undeveloped work surfaces. Protected exposure to insects, chemicals and atmospheric hazards.
This position works: evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required and reports to the facility in times of emergencies. Work may be performed/ assigned at any of the city's public works utilities. Employees may work at remote or isolated facilities a considerable distance from supporting resources.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare:
ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
Low-cost dental and vision options.
Post-employment health savings account.
Retirement and Investment Plans:
PERSI retirement benefits
401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
WellBeing Program:
Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
Alternative transportation incentives.
Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:
10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
12 paid holidays every year
8 hours of sick leave per month
10 weeks Parental Leave
Life & Long Term Disability:
Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
Other optional benefits:
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free local bus pass
Corporate discount programs
AFLAC
Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.
Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org
