Electronics Processes Technician (Sign-On Bonus Eligible Position)

The Water Resources Department operates and maintains essential infrastructure that supports public health and environmental protection throughout Greensboro. Advanced electronic systems and process controls are critical to maintaining safe and reliable operations across water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, and distribution systems.

• Work with advanced industrial control and monitoring systems
• Build expertise in SCADA, instrumentation, process controls, and automation
• Support critical public infrastructure and environmental operations
• Gain hands-on experience troubleshooting complex electrical and electronic systems
• Join a team committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement

The Electronics Processes Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting electronic process control systems across water and wastewater operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and troubleshoot analog and digital electronic equipment used in plant and distribution system operations
• Support radio transmission systems, SCADA systems, wastewater quality instrumentation, and process monitoring equipment
• Maintain sensors and instrumentation related to flow, pH, temperature, chemical residuals, and level monitoring
• Perform electrical and mechanical duties necessary to maintain overall process control systems
• Support operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, wiring, lighting, valve actuators, and chemical feed systems
• Work with high, medium, and low voltage electrical systems
• Diagnose system issues and perform repairs to minimize operational downtime
• Assist in maintaining reliable operation of critical treatment and distribution infrastructure

• The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA

• Position requires technical troubleshooting and independent problem-solving skills
• Work may involve exposure to industrial environments, electrical systems, and treatment operations
• Requires the ability to work safely around electrical equipment and mechanical systems
• Position may require after-hours response or emergency support based on operational needs
• Strong knowledge of process controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems is highly valued

Employees in this role may advance into positions such as:

Senior Electronics Processes Technician ? SCADA Specialist ? Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor ? Water Resources Operations Leadership. The City of Greensboro supports technical development, certifications, and long-term career growth in utilities and infrastructure operations.

If you’re ready to apply your technical skills to support essential infrastructure and advanced operational systems, apply today and become part of the team that keeps Greensboro’s water and wastewater systems running strong.

• Associate's Degree 
  •  "OR" an equivalency of a High School Diploma with 10 years of work experience in the Industrial Electronics (e.g., maintenance and/or repair experience in analog and digital electronic equipment, pumps, motors, wiring, lighting, and chemical systems).
• Valid Driver's License
• 7 years of maintenance and/or repair experience in analog and digital electronic equipment, pumps, motors, wiring, lighting, and chemical systems, or directly related experience.
• Ability to obtain the following certification within 18 months of hire date:
  • Grade 1 Biological WPC System Operators and/or
  •  Certified Control Systems Technician Level and/or
  •  NC Limited Electrical License

• Grade 1 Biological WPC System Operators
• Certified Control Systems Technician Level 
• NC Limited Electrical License
  
  

Salary : $58,430 - $104,560