Electronic Mechanic

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management is hiring a full-time, on-campus Electronic Mechanic. Under supervision, the employee performs electronics and instrument repair in compliance with applicable regulations and codes. The role includes maintaining and supporting electronic equipment and systems across campus, as well as providing equipment and support for events and power interruptions. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to midnight, on the second shift. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Successful completion of an electronics apprenticeship program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, five years of experience in the electronics trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable job knowledge, as determined by Ball State University.
Ability to read and comprehend safety policies and procedures, hazardous materials information, university policies and communications, and to perform mathematical calculations.
Valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the university's auto fleet policy.
Ability to meet the mental and physical requirements outlined for the job duties, including frequent physical activity and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school training.
Experience with fire alarm systems.
Experience with security systems, including alarms and video components.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, transport, and maintain electronic equipment.
Install, diagnose, repair, maintain, and operate audio, sound, public address, emergency, and disaster annunciator systems.
Install, diagnose, repair, and maintain video systems, card readers, security alarms, CCTV, HDMI, VGA, and related components; maintain cabling and splicing for fire alarm, projector, metering, and building management systems.
Perform electronic tests and measurements and evaluate results to ensure components and systems operate properly.
Install, connect, repair, and maintain standard and emergency university signal systems.
Select materials and design circuits for construction and modification of university electronic equipment.
Evaluate the need for and recommend replacement or acquisition of electronic equipment and instruments.
Provide electronic equipment and support for events, structures, and scheduled or unscheduled power interruptions.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and sketches to ensure specifications are followed.
Clean and maintain department equipment and tools and report missing equipment or tools to the supervisor.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals, environmental concerns, applicable codes, and new technology.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription plans and affordable health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Paid time off.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave of six weeks.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
University-funded retirement benefits.
Tuition discounts, including coverage of 90% of a child's undergraduate tuition at Ball State, 100% of the employee's undergraduate tuition, and 80% of the employee's graduate tuition.