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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Electronics Technician III
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 13260 Salary Grade: XC5
Approved: Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Under general supervision, lead and perform tasks in installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of electronic communication, computer or 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 and repairs electronic equipment.
2. Maintains data and communication lines.
3. Operates and repairs test equipment. Calibrates and maintains equipment at and between control center and remote sites.
4. Researches and orders electronic components and maintain parts inventory.
5. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates computer system and computer environmental and energy management systems.
6. Installs and maintain digital and analogue microwave system.
7. Maintains repair parts inventory and technical files. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests.
8. Advises supervisor and other personnel of new equipment needs and recommend specific types and models.
9. Designs and installs circuits for electronic components. Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscope signal generators, ammeters and voltmeters.
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 hook up.
Knowledge of electric and electronic schematics.
Knowledge of modern electrical transmission and distribution control systems.
Knowledge of communication systems.
Knowledge of recording devices.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory as it applies to relays and control devices.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to use hand tools common to the electronic trade.
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 lead and train others.
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 four (4) 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.