UTILITIES CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
Utilities Department

Duties:
· Install, maintain, upgrade & repair field instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), actuators & positioners, & network communication devices.
· Diagnose, troubleshoot, & repair points of failure in field instrumentation, PLC’s & human machine interface (HMI) systems.
· Train & assist users with software applications & upgrades.
· Coordinate installation of electronic systems, including power suppliers, circuit protection, isolation relays, uninterruptible power supplies, internal wiring, terminal block, I/O modules, central processing units, local display, media conversion & network communications.
· Maintain PLC coding to include process control, monitoring, runtime data & alarming.
· Install & maintain alarm systems.
· Maintain historical data archiving & trending software & its associated hardware.
· Read & interpret technical documents & manuals.
· Lead staff, outside contractors & vendors in performing work procedures as assigned.
· Perform overtime as needed & other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Duties at Aquatic Facility:
· Treat water with the proper chemicals to maintain safe & healthy water.
· Test water for chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, hardness, total dissolved solids & cyanuric.
· Maintain filter system, inspect filter media, calculate proper flow rate through filters, inspect for leaks, log appropriate data & maintain.
· Check operation & coordinate repair/replacement of safety.
· Check operation & coordinate repair/replacement of pool.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· Must possess or obtain a National Recreation & Parks Association Aquatic Facility Operator certification within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Experience:
· Two (2) years of experience in the installation, configuration, & support of field instrumentation hardware, process automation system, & use of PLC & HMI programming applications or electrician apprenticeship.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
· Must live within 40 minutes response time.

Work Type:
· Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equipment:
· Hand & power tools, hand & low voltage electrical test equipment, chemical test equipment, welders, computers, tablets, vehicles & telephones.

Hours:
· Monday – Friday.
· 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
· Responds to after-hours calls.

Starting Pay DOQ:
· $25.19-26.45/hr.
· $52,382-55,016/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 06/26/2025