Electronic Technician

Electronic Technician

Posting Date:April 3, 2025

Job Posting Number:            2025-027

Pay Grade:8

Department:Operations, Operations Support

Location:Keystone Heights

Classification:                         Non-Exempt

Notes:This is a current position.

THERE ARE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing employment@clayelectric.com or by calling 352-473-8000, EXT 8264 or 8270.  Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability.

Classification Summary:

Individuals in positions allocated to this class perform technical work rendering prompt, efficient and reliable repair service to all communications and electronic equipment within the Cooperative. Primary responsibilities include installing and testing all new communications equipment that may be used between employees or between employees and members for communication purposes. Work also includes helping with the training of all employees in the proper use of vehicle radios, telephone systems, land mobile radio systems, and other communication equipment.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Electronic Technician Supervisor who evaluates performance based on the skills demonstrated while doing technical repair work to equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

(Note:  These job functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  All employees are expected to demonstrate cooperation in working with others, deal effectively with members and practice safety consciousness.)

1. Circuit Boards.  Troubleshoots, analyzes and repairs electronic imprinted circuit boards. Repairs electronic cards and panels as needed. 
2. Installs Equipment.  Installs and programs telephones, access security systems, SCADA equipment, SEL communication equipment, 960 MAS, microwave and associated communications equipment, radios, repeaters, data radios, supervisory control, and radio base stations.
3. System Maintenance.  Performs maintenance to telephones, SCADA, Kantech, SEL, metering equipment, including 960 MAS, microwave, and all associated communications equipment and batteries. Installs, repairs and maintains all two-way radios, radio repeaters, access security systems including cameras. Checks and repairs, if necessary, supervisory control and radio base stations. Troubleshoots WAN router and associated equipment. 
4. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Supports AMI communications infrastructure including but not limited to field investigations, troubleshooting and maintenance of Field Access Network (FAN). 
5. Tools and Equipment.  Is responsible for the use, care, and security of tools, test equipment, vehicles and materials utilized. 
6. Safety. Practices safe work habits in the performance of all job duties and is familiar with and follows those portions of the Cooperative Safety Manual that pertain to the position. 
7. Other Essential Duties.  Each employee is responsible to perform other duties as required to benefit the Cooperative and its members, includes responding to and/or assisting in emergency situations.

Other Job Duties:

1. Assists other shops in implementing new electronic equipment and the troubleshooting of various systems.
2. Provides guidance for various employees in the performance of their duties.
3. Is aware of all potential equipment and personal injury hazards that may exist in their workplace including the potential for falls, electric flash and/or shock, and reports any unsafe working conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
4. Complies with all traffic laws and safety rules and safe work practices in the Cooperative Safety Manual and is able to perform CPR and first aid.

Minimum Training and Experience:

This position requires an Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in the electronics field plus four (4) years of related communications equipment technician experience.

Substitution:

Additional related experience may be substituted for education requirements on a year for year basis.

Individuals in this position must maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of electrical theory and practical application of theoretical concepts.

Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment and the knowledge to interpret results.

Ability and knowledge to work on energized control circuits without interruption of electrical services.

Ability to recognize and correct errors in equipment design, control circuits, assembly and application.

Ability and knowledge to assume on-call and/or back-up call responsibilities. These assignments will be made at the discretion of the supervisor and considered a part of accepting this position.

This position requires the employee to be available to perform work after normal working hours when necessary.

Employees in this position shall comply with Policy 110., "Residence Required in Districts and Operations Department”.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment shall be considered on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap or disability, where otherwise qualified, or marital or veteran status.  Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. treats all employees equally without discrimination in rates of pay and other opportunities for advancement.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. has a drug-free workplace policy.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. participates in E-Verify.  E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases.  This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

JOB ANALYSIS FORM

for

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

This form is used to determine the essential function and physical requirements of each

job class for recruitment purposes to comply with the American With Disabilities Act.

Tools, Equipment, Vehicles, or Machinery Used:

Electronic test equipment, electronic repair workstation and tools, specialized telecom hand tools, vehicle, and personal computers.

Work Conditions:

Communication Requirements:

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Note: - In terms of an 8-hour workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% to 33% of the time, "Frequently" means 34% to 66% of the time, and "Continuously" means 67% to 100% of the time.

Definitions:

1. Simple Grasping- Apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
2. Pushing-Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
3. Pulling-Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
4. Fingering-Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.