City of Los Angeles

Overview

The Instrument Mechanic position involves performing highly skilled field and shop work in inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, servicing, maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and testing various automatic controls and instruments. The role requires significant experience in instrumentation and related systems, with specific qualifications outlined for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, calibrate, service, maintain, overhaul, repair, and test various automatic controls and instruments.
• Analyze instrumentation and related system malfunctions to determine necessary repairs.
• Adjust programs on instrumentation and controls required to interface with process control computers.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time paid experience as a Steam Plant Assistant with the City of Los Angeles, including one year as a Steam Plant Assistant 'A' in the Instrument Shop or Operations.
• Two years of full-time paid experience at the level of Building Operating Engineer with the City of Los Angeles.
• Two years of full-time paid experience as an Electrician or Electrical Test Technician with the City of Los Angeles.
• Two years of full-time paid experience in instrument mechanic, HVAC mechanic, or elevator mechanic roles.
• Completion of four semesters of coursework on Automated Instrumentation and Controls from an accredited college may substitute for one year of required experience.

Additional Information

• A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California DMV is required at the time of appointment.
• Candidates must list their courses completed, dates taken, and school attended according to the online instructions.
• Applications will only be accepted online.