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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Electronics Technician II
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 13245 Salary Grade: XC6
Approved: Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Under general supervision, install, maintain, inspect and repair electronic communications, computer, peripheral, or instrumentation and 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. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains communication, computer or peripheral and instrumentation and control equipment.
2. Designs and installs circuits for electronic components.
3. Maintains and repairs environmental or energy conservation controls.
4. Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscope signal generators, ammeters and voltmeters.
5. Replaces defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts using hand tools and soldering iron.
6. Aligns, adjusts and calibrate equipment according to specifications.
7. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests. Maintain repair parts inventory and technical files.
8. Advises supervisor and other personnel of new equipment needs and recommend specific types and models.
9. Maintains data and communication lines.
10. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates printed circuit boards, video display terminals, computer printers and other equipment and peripherals.
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 rules and regulations applicable to energized electrical repair.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment used in sound and lighting systems.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic schematics.
Knowledge of modern test equipment and current technology.
Knowledge of communications systems.
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
Ability to use hand tools common to the electronic trade.
Ability to reading and understanding schematic diagrams and technical instructions.
Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the general public to provide customer service.
Minimum Qualifications:
  Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) 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 (1) year of the required experience up to a maximum 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.