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Technician, Senior Instrumentation

Salary

$38.92 - $52.12 Hourly

Location

Utilities 7401 College Parkway Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07729OD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

10/28/2025

Closing Date

11/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation Technician Senior to join the Lee County Utilities team. This position involves advanced technical work in the design, installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation equipment used throughout our water and wastewater systems.

Under general direction from the Instrumentation Superintendent, you’ll perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs, ensure compliance through accurate calibration reporting, and support operational staff with technical expertise and training. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Install, maintain, and calibrate a wide range of instrumentation and control equipment used in water and wastewater systems.

+ Monitor and perform calibrations for Lee County Utilities systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.

+ Diagnose and troubleshoot instrumentation malfunctions; determine and implement corrective actions.

+ Maintain detailed calibration reports, logs, and daily activity summaries.

+ Collaborate with operations staff to meet all regulatory and compliance requirements related to calibration and reporting.

+ Provide training and technical support to operations personnel on instrumentation systems and best practices.

+ Participate in on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Qualifications

+ Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in general electronics, instrumentation, water systems, wastewater systems, or a related field.

+ Possession of a valid Florida Class E driver’s license (or equivalent) with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

+ College coursework or technical school training in water and wastewater instrumentation, electronics, or related technology.

+ Experience with instrumentation calibration software and methods, and instrumentation troubleshooting.

+ Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices related to instrumentation and control systems.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

+ Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

+ On-Call: Required participation in emergency on-call rotations, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Us?

+ Lee County Utilities offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our community by ensuring safe and reliable water and wastewater operations.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of experience do you have working with instrumentation systems in the water or wastewater industry? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–4 years

+ 5 or more years

03

Which types of instrumentation equipment have you worked with? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Flow meters

+ Pressure transmitters

+ Level sensors

+ pH or chlorine analyzers

+ None of the above

04

What types of training or certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

+ Electrical or Electronics Technician certification

+ Instrumentation or Controls certification

+ Florida Water/Wastewater Operator certification

+ OSHA Safety or Confined Space training

+ None of the above

05

What best describes your experience with calibration of instrumentation equipment? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ No experience

+ Some experience under supervision

+ Experienced – Can independently perform calibrations

+ Expert – Can train others in calibration procedures

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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