Electronic Equipment Tech

Salary/Position Classification

• $55,000 dependent on experience, Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

This is a technician position, which is necessary for installing, maintaining, testing, and retrofitting electronic systems and technologies on campus in academic, housing, and administrative buildings. These types of electronic systems include: fire-life-safety, fire alarm systems, electronic door access, video surveillance, building security, personnel duress, classroom presentation technologies, public address, and message boards and scoreboards.

This position requires an electronic technician who has a well-versed knowledge of electronic controls, computer systems, networking, and application programs. Strong knowledge of electronic components, controllers, field devices, and sensors is needed.

All Facilities Management positions are subject to callbacks seven day a week, 24 hours a day.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, Maintain, and Test Electronic Systems
• Install, maintain, and test: fire, life, and safety systems; security and surveillance systems; electronic door access systems; personnel duress; electronic portions of energy metering systems; classroom presentation technologies; message and scoreboards; and public address systems.
• Research and use installation instructions, owner’s manuals, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use test equipment for troubleshooting anomalies.
• Assist and escort service contractors and inspectors.
• Set up and teardown public address equipment for special indoor and outdoor events.
• Install and repair connectors and circuit boards using crimping and soldering tools.
• Document Forms and Reports
• Document periodic maintenance of electronic systems and annual fire alarm reports.
• Document work done by using forms and creating diagrams, drawings, illustrations, and spreadsheets.

Required Competencies

• Ability to effectively interact, communicate, and deal with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers
• Thorough knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices of the general electronics trade
• Read wiring, schematic, and functional diagrams
• Use operator, user, and installation manuals
• Troubleshoot low-voltage control circuits/systems
• Use multi-meters and testers
• Terminate video and data cables
• Create text documents and data base spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work in elevated positions on ladders and in portable and truck-operated lifts
• Ability to work in crawl spaces, above ceilings, and other cramped spaces

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of related work experience
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics or Trade School
• Supervisory experience

To Apply

Please submit application materials by closing date.

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