Electronic Mechanic

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Office of Information Technology, Division of Electronic Services. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination. Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. Applicants must include the dates of promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Two years' experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of two-way radio communications equipment or security and fire alarm equipment or in closely related electronics work.
Related training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Knowledge of mobile and base station radio-telephone equipment installation and maintenance techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of security and fire alarm installation techniques and procedures.
Skill in use of manual and power tools used to install electronic equipment.
Ability to interpret wiring schematics, blueprints, and sketches.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to maintain simple records.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operation, installation, and maintenance techniques for County radio, alarm, and related electronic equipment.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing performance of duties.
Skill in interpreting schematics, blueprints, and sketches for the installation and maintenance of County electronic equipment.
Ability to lead or instruct others.
Ability to understand the operation of digital equipment.

Responsibilities

Installs and performs routine repair and maintenance on mobile and base station two-way radio-telephone equipment and public safety emergency lighting equipment.
Installs antennas, transmission lines, wires, cables, radios and other electronic equipment in vehicles, on towers, or on other structures.
Determines causes of radio equipment failure.
Programs communications equipment.
Installs other interconnecting electrical and electronic equipment, electronic sirens, intercom and public address systems.
Performs preventive maintenance on electronic equipment.
Assists in the development of estimates for equipment installation and modification.
Documents work performed.
Installs and assists in testing, repairing and maintaining security and fire alarm equipment and associated devices.
Tests and assists in repair of gasoline and diesel emergency power generators.
Cleans generators and performs other preventive maintenance work.
May lead or instruct lesser skilled workers.
Performs other related duties as required.