Utility Electronics Technician I at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionUtility Electronics Technician I
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP
Requisition Number: 2026136
Number of hours worked per week: 40+
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 40+ Mandatory on call and possible unscheduled overtime | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA [906 Executive Blvd.]
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 03/20/2026
Job Close Date: 04/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP
Requisition Number: 2026136
Number of hours worked per week: 40+
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 40+ Mandatory on call and possible unscheduled overtime | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA [906 Executive Blvd.]
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$49,373 – $73,442/ annually
Salary based on qualifications and experience
Salary based on qualifications and experience
Job Description:
Are you ready to advance your career by taking your technical skills to the next level and gaining responsibilities?
Then, what are you waiting for… APPLY TODAY!
Utilities Electronics Technician I Job Duties Include:
Then, what are you waiting for… APPLY TODAY!
Utilities Electronics Technician I Job Duties Include:
- Performs complex, technical work in the repair, maintenance, inspection, installation, and calibration of instrumentation, control systems and equipment related to water production, water distribution and sanitary sewer pump stations.
- Utilities Electronic Tech troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and conducts preventive maintenance (e.g. cleaning, calibration) on electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems and equipment to include programmable logic controls (PLC); variable frequency drives (VFD); various level, flow, pressure, and temperature devices; solid state reduced voltage controllers; pneumatic and digital instrumentations; alarm telemetry systems; data loggers; motor control circuits; generator control; and transfer switches.
- Utilities Electronics Tech designs, fabricates, and installs new instrumentation systems; reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams and schematics to include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), ladder logic and proportional-integral (PI) controls.
- Provides cost estimates, evaluates resource needs, manages the effective deployment of resources, and prepares and reviews specifications.
- Maintains inventory of spare parts for instrumentation and initiates procurement of replacement supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Utilities Electronics Tech collects data for preventive maintenance system. Prepares files and reports including records of repair and maintenance work completed.
- Operates assigned service vehicle, meggers, power analyzers, hand and power tools, permanent and portable generators, and load bank testers; recommends changes to operational functions of equipment, as needed.
- Supervise or guide subordinate staff to ensure all equipment meets given codes and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires an associate’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in electronics or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in programming and calibration of water and sewer instrumentation and controls is preferred.
Job Open Date: 03/20/2026
Job Close Date: 04/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Drug Screening:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
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