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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Electronics Technician I
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 13240 Salary Grade: XC7
Approved: Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Under close supervision, install, maintain, inspect and repair electronic communications, computer or instrumentation/control equipment.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on electronic components.
2. Maintains and repairs environmental or energy conservation controls.
3. Maintains repair parts inventory and technical files.
4. Operates and repairs test equipment.
5. Maintains data and communication lines. Maintains tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates energy management systems. Maintains tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates video display terminals and dot matrix printers.
6. Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscope signal generators, ammeters and voltmeters.
7. Replaces defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts using hand tools and soldering iron.
8. Aligns, adjusts and calibrates equipment according to specifications.
9. Operates and regulates sound and lighting systems.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of operation, repair, testing and maintenance of electronic components.
Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of electric and electronic schematics.
Knowledge of modern test equipment and current technology.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to use hand tools common to the electronic trade.
Ability to use testing and calibrating instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
  Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in repair and maintenance of electronics such as communications, computer and peripheral or control and instrumentation equipment.

Twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, computer science or related field may substitute for one year of the required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.