Maricopa County Jobs Hiring Now

Posting Date

07/15/26

Application Deadline

07/17/26

Pay Range

$28.00 - $43.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

As a Water Instrument Technician, you will be at the heart of our mission. Working under general supervision, you will apply your technical skills to install, maintain, and repair high-precision hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring instruments. The District operates a vast network of 400+ automated precipitation gages and several web cameras across Maricopa and surrounding counties, capturing real-time rainfall and streamflow data that’s essential for public safety, emergency response, and flood management. If you are excited about technology, the environment, and serving your community, this role is for you!

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
  

We Require

• Two years of electronic and radio telemetric or meteorological instrumentation experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience installing, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and modifying electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic sensory and control systems

• Experience operating specialized electronic testing tools, diagnosing problems in sensory and control equipment, and recommending corrective action

• Experience with meteorological data collection equipment and analysis

• Skills in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of specialized software

Job Contributions

• Performs routine maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and radio telemetric hydrometeorological instrumentation, web cameras, and other supporting communication infrastructure, often in remote locations

• Installs rain, water-level, and weather-measuring instrumentation in remote locations; installs conduit for sensor signal lines; calibrates the sensors; and performs maintenance on the instrumentation station exterior and grounds

• Performs radio path verification and operates and maintains electronic test and calibration equipment

• Uses personally assigned computers for diagnosing, programming, and testing equipment, and for record keeping of work performed to uphold organizational standards and regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability across all tasks

• Operate various tools, vehicles, and equipment, including drones and off-road vehicles, to access sites, collect data to support flood warning, maintain various meteorological instrumentation, and proactively collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Working Conditions

• Position generally conducts business out in the field, utilizing various hand tools for numerous construction and maintenance duties, including shovels, rakes, pickaxes, brooms, and varying-sized electric and hand tools, while also operating and maintaining electronic test and calibration equipment and personal computers for diagnosing, programming, testing, and record keeping

• Familiarization with four-wheel drive capabilities and self-recovery winching techniques will be needed from time to time

• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire

• Fieldwork will often be conducted in remote locations under potentially extreme weather environments with exposure to wetness, humidity, respiratory hazards, noise, and vibration

• Attire for the position will be provided and maintained by Maricopa County, and has the potential for General Construction and/or Field Inspection PPE required to perform duties daily including, but not limited to, safety-toe footwear, hard hats, high visibility vests, eye protection, and durable pants such as jeans

• Ability to climb up to 100 ft and hike up to 1 mile in remote areas, and exert 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly

• Ability to obtain Basic First Aid and basic CPR certification, including Trauma, and AED Training within six months of hire

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

  
  

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.