Job Description

Posting number: 26-K94-A

Department: County-Wide Recruitment

Job classification: Electronic Repair Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Facility Management, Maintenance, Electronics

Under general supervision, to maintain, repair, and install a variety of electronic devices and systems.

Examples of duties

• Repairs, replaces, maintains, or modifies electronic and low-voltage electrical components and defective parts for a variety of equipment and system controls (i.e., camera systems, pneumatic tube systems, security systems, card access systems, monitoring equipment, etc.);

• Tests and troubleshoots a variety of electronic devices connected to a network and/or pneumatic tube systems;

• Reconfigures, upgrades, and/or installs special electronic systems (i.e., security systems, card access systems, pneumatic tube systems, camera systems, etc.);

• Installs low-voltage wiring, transformers, panels, controls, and pre-programmed devices;

• Inspects new electronic and pneumatic tube control systems installed by contractors;

• Maintains parts inventory and initiates purchase requests for repair parts and accessories;

• Prepares various activity status reports to record system operation, device configuration, and other related information;

• Familiarizes and may train users in all aspects of the assigned systems (i.e., camera systems, pneumatic tube systems, etc.);

• Removes and replaces like devices in fire alarm systems (i.e., smoke detectors, pull stations, strobe lights, etc.);

• Bench tests removed devices and performs individual device and circuit testing on installed devices;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note:The required knowledge and abilities are acquired through training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma,

Three (3) years of work experience in electronic or low-voltage electrical repair, including one (1) year of working with building systems, such as camera systems, pneumatic tube systems, security systems, card access systems, and/or monitoring equipment.

Possession of an Electronic Access Control certification is desirable.

Substitution:College level or trade school coursework in electronic repair may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• Based upon departmental assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain a Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities, throughout the term of employment.

• May be required to be placed on a rotating “on call” list for weekend and holiday coverage of County facilities. On-call status requires being available and on-site within two (2) hours of notification.

Knowledge of:

• Low-voltage electrical components and electronic system diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures;

• Test equipment and tools needed in the repair, maintenance, and installation of building control systems, and low-voltage electronic and electrical systems and equipment;

• Theory and principles of electronic and low-voltage electrical equipment and circuits;

• Programs, basic networking, and operating systems used for component configuration and installation;

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and safety practices related to low-voltage electrical standards.

Ability to:

• Test and repair electronic and electrical equipment and systems, using testing equipment and tools;

• Read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics, construction drawings, and specifications;

• Keep current with state-of-the-art repair methods and procedures developments;

• Learn operating system languages, as required, for component configuration;

• Communicate efficiently and effectively with County employees, vendors, and contractors.

Supplemental information

• Work under the following conditions using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): dust, noise, vibration, odors, poor ventilation, cramped quarters, heights, and inadequate lighting;

• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work overhead, and grasp;

• Lift, push, and/or pull up to sixty (60) pounds.