Airport Electronics Technician - Austin Aviation

City of Austin•Austin, TX

9d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Airport Electronics Technician installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs electromechanical access control, security, CCTV, electronic fire alarm and suppression, audio/video public address systems, and instrumentation and control equipment at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The position supports systems in 24/7 commercial and remote airport facilities, including the terminal, control center, and remote sites. The technician also maintains digital and analogue airfield microwave systems and uses bucket trucks and aerial man lifts for certain CCTV repairs. The role completes work orders, prepares materials, performs quality inspections, requests system outages, reads blueprints and schematics, prepares as-built markups, and records repairs, calibrations, and tests in the asset management system. The technician performs preventive maintenance, coordinates repairs and outages with facility users, and oversees or assists third-party contractors. The role also advises leadership on equipment needs, processes fire alarm and suppression impairment requests and hot work permits, and ensures systems comply with applicable Federal, State, City, and Local requirements. The position may lead and train others. It requires travel between airport locations and driving a City vehicle, including on the AOA. Work schedules vary according to departmental needs and may include after-hours, holidays, weekends, on-call or call-back duties, and overtime. The position is designated as essential personnel and may require reporting during emergencies or bad weather. A skills assessment is required.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, plus four years of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of electronics and electromechanical equipment; experience may substitute for education up to four years.
At least one year of the required experience must be in aviation, military, industrial, commercial construction, or another large-scale commercial or utility infrastructure environment.
Valid Texas Class C Driver License, or ability to acquire one by the hire date; applicants must meet the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation standards for driving positions.
Ability to read, write, and fluently speak English.
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and safe practices for work on energized electrical/electronic equipment.
Knowledge of operating, installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining electromechanical security, CCTV, and access control systems and components.
Knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials used in electronic system maintenance and construction; electromechanical door locking systems; modern electrical, electronic, and microwave control systems; and electrical and electronic theory as it applies to relays and control devices.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, City of Austin and departmental policies and procedures.
Skill with hand tools common to the electronic trade; oral and written communication; handling multiple tasks and prioritizing; planning and organizing; computers and related software; and data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, drawings, manufacturer manuals, and technical instructions.
Ability to work in confined spaces with limited or restricted entry and exit.
Ability to test and calibrate instruments and make precise, close-tolerance repairs and adjustments.
Ability to wear an anti-fall (SRL) body harness for confined-space entry or while working from aerial man lifts or bucket trucks.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees, tenants, and the public, and to communicate effectively with subordinates, customers, and management.
A skills assessment is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience repairing, testing, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems.
Experience repairing, testing, and troubleshooting suppression sprinkler systems.
Experience repairing, testing, and troubleshooting public address/paging systems.
Experience repairing, testing, and troubleshooting security access control and CCTV systems.
Knowledge and use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including work order management, inventory management, downtime reporting, asset lifespan, and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, inspect, diagnose, and repair electromechanical and electronic access control, security, CCTV, fire alarm and suppression, public address/audio-visual, instrumentation, and control systems.
Repair CCTV systems using bucket trucks and aerial man lifts.
Complete work orders, prepare materials, perform quality inspections, prepare outage requests, read blueprints and schematics, and prepare as-built markups.
Perform preventive maintenance on security, life-safety, and audio/visual systems and components at the terminal and remote facilities.
Maintain records of repairs, calibrations, and tests, and enter information in the asset management system.
Calibrate and maintain equipment and infrastructure at and between control center and remote sites.
Install and maintain digital and analogue airfield microwave systems.
Oversee and assist with maintenance and repair activities performed by third-party contractors.
Advise leadership about equipment needs and recommend specific types and models.
Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and system outages with airport facility users.
Review, approve, process, and coordinate fire alarm and suppression system impairment requests and hot work permits.
Ensure systems comply with applicable Federal, State, City, and Local regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
May lead and train others.
Travel between airport locations and drive a City vehicle, including on the AOA.