Industrial Automation Technician

Salary: $29.73 - 37.90 (Hourly) Performs skilled work in the installation, rehabilitation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of various low voltage electrical (under 600V) equipment to include motor control centers, motor controllers, power distribution equipment, machinery, power appliances, or other electrical components and electronic devices and equipment, such as variable frequency drives (VFD), solid state reduced voltage starters, transformers, relays and relay logic, industrial communications equipment and systems, process control instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote telemetry units (RTUs), and other related electrical and electronic equipment within wastewater facilities. Serves as a technical advisor for industrial automation and electrical systems design and alterations. Tests faulty equipment and applies knowledge of electrical or electronic theory and practice to diagnose cause. Replaces defective components and tests, aligns, and calibrates equipment to specifications. Work is performed under general supervision and is subject to review while in progress. Some positions may require work rotating stand-by shifts.Minimum Qualifications:Six (6) years of industrial electrical/instrumentation experience in installation and maintenance; or Graduation from a technical vocational program and Four (4) years of relevant experience; or State certified as a Journeyman Electrician. Valid Florida Class E Driver's License required. Home phone or cell phone required. Based on work area of assignment, some positions may require employees to (1) obtain and maintain a security clearance and GOAA ID badge within ninety (90) days of hire date and (2) pass an annual respirator physical; no facial hair allowed between the face and sealing surface of the respirator face plate. Florida Master Electrician License preferred. Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or 407.246.2062. If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows: Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree. Our Benefits Package The City of Orlando provides a competitive benefits package. Visit our City Benefits website for more information. Background and Drug Testing Policy All job offers with the City of Orlando are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and a physical examination by an agency determined by the City. The physical examination includes screening for the presence of illegal narcotic substances. The City of Orlando will use a Consumer Reporting Agency to obtain background information. As such, you may be entitled to certain rights if you are not selected based on information contained in that report. For more information, including information about your rights, go to . The City of Orlando Veteran's Policy If an applicant claiming veterans' preference for a vacant position is not selected for the vacant position, he/she may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs by contacting them at 727-319-7462. A complaint must be filed within 21 days of the applicant receiving notice of the hiring decision. If no notice is given by the City and the position has been filled, a complaint must be filed within three months of the date the application was received by the City. If the position has not been filled, the complaint deadline is extended until one month after the position is filled. recblid 7h8mk21ubzhi1l6imh3k0bp052sm5s

Created: 2025-09-26