Bloomington Service Maintenance
Job Specs

JOB TITLE AND LEVEL: Instrument & Controls Technician / SM46

JOB CODE: 004626

DATE: November 2011

JOB PURPOSE

Operates, inspects, maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation and control systems.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Install, calibrate, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation equipment and control systems. Make any necessary repairs.

Perform preventive maintenance tasks and records preventive maintenance activities. Performs data collections and maintains proper logs. 

Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers.

Order and purchase equipment as needed.

Participate in mandatory training sessions related to instrument and controls for utility systems. Act as mentor and conduct on-the-job training of lesser skilled personnel. 

Respond to emergency situations immediately and work quickly to correct the problem(s).

Perform other utilities related work as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Advanced working knowledge of how to safely utilize tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials and methods of instrument and control system repair and installation work.

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and distribution circuit maps. 

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 

Ability to troubleshoot problems, effectively communicate and work as part of a team. 

Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email utility.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:  Associates degree in electronics with two years verifiable experience OR High school diploma/GED and five (5) years verifiable experience.

Certifications/Licenses:  Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions require exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for one hour plus.  Experiences long periods of standing and walking.  Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, fumes, loud noises, odors, heights and tight spaces.

The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.