ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Description

Electronic Technician – Salem, OR

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Garten is excited to offer an opportunity to join our hardworking and mission-driven team as an Electronics Technician. As a not-for-profit organization focused on hiring people with disabilities, we are dedicated to providing high-quality services that make a meaningful impact in the community. For over 55 years, we have operated with a strong commitment to excellence, adapting and growing through changing times. This role provides the chance to contribute to a well-established organization that values dedication, innovation, and service

General Position Summary:

Assembles, disassembles, and conducts tests/diagnostics on computer systems and electronic components to evaluate the condition of the equipment and determine if reparable; makes repairs and refurbishes in a timely manner; performs final testing on completed units.   Documents work in progress, completed work, and other required information in a timely manner. 

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Disassembles computer systems and electronic components.
• Conducts a variety of diagnostic tests to determine usability of components.
• Makes reasonable repairs/refurbishes components for resale, including erasing all existing information from hard drive.
• Completes final testing on repaired/refurbished components.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all work performed.
• Consults with IT staff on technical issues when necessary.

Specific Job Skills Required:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to actively participate in team development and team-oriented processes.
• Proficiency in computer systems and operations.
• Proficiency in data entry and calculator operation.
• Basic understanding of computer operating systems and licensing requirements
• Ability to pay attention to detail.

• Detailed knowledge to effectively troubleshoot and repair/refurbish computers and electronic components, including digital and analog system.
• Ability to reprogram components.
• Ability to develop and produce specification sheets and photos of refurbished components.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, handle objects and make repetitive movements with hands and wrists during a normal workday.
• Ability to lift to 40# occasionally during a normal workday.
• Ability to push/pull/move up to 1000# with a pallet jack, on a cart, or with assistance occasionally during a normal workday.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of related experience, with experience in a production setting given preference.
• A 2-year degree in computer science or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training may substitute for 1 year or experience.
• A Certification preferred.

Job Conditions:

This position requires the individual to work in a production environment where there is exposure to building temperature fluctuations, fumes, dust, odors, poor ventilation, poor lighting, noise, and dirt.   Other working conditions may include: 

Interruptions, working extended hours during peak periods; disagreeable contacts (i.e., aggressive/agitated individuals).

Perks Include:

• FREE Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
• FREE Dental Insurance
• FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Garten Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and one paid floating holiday

Statement for all Job Postings:

Garten believes in fostering a workplace that recognizes talent, encourages innovation, and celebrates achievement. We are proud to focus on hiring people with disabilities. We also strive to ensure a welcoming and fair process for all qualified applicants. Our mission is to empower every employee to succeed and contribute to our organization’s achievements. If you need assistance or accommodations during the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@garten.org.

Qualifications

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