Electronic Specialist - Colorado Springs Airport

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Electronic Specialist to the Airport IT & Phones team! As an Electronic Specialist, you will assist in the installation, upgrade, maintenance, and calibration of various electronic equipment and systems at the Colorado Springs Airport. These systems include physical access control; IP based CCTV (closed circuit television) and recording; airfield lighting controls; programmable logic controllers; fiber optic communications; AVI (automated vehicle identification) system including controllers, readers, transponders, and vehicle gate operators; IP based public address and paging systems; fuel dispensing and leak detection systems; and passenger boarding bridges. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 08:00AM - 4:30PM ; requires that you are available for emergency callout on a rotating basis. Pre-Employment Requirements: The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three (3) years of full-time experience with the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electronic control, monitoring systems, and related instrumentation.
• Knowledge of: Fiber optic, electrical, and electronic theories and applications of the design of signal structures and systems
• Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of electrical and electronic engineering
• Knowledge of: Electronic testing, calibration, and repair procedures
• Knowledge of: Principles and theories of electronics
• Knowledge of: Operations of various electrical and electronic test equipment
• Knowledge of: Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge of: Basic operations of electrical construction work
• Knowledge of: Industrial automation or SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
• Ability to: Assist in the planning, design, installation, maintenance, and repair of Airport systems
• Ability to: Respond to, investigate, and troubleshoot requests concerning the operation of Airport systems and peripheral equipment
• Ability to: Read and interpret engineering plans, blueprints, and schematics
• Ability to: Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport staff, tenants, and vendors

Nice To Haves

• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions.
• Associate degree in electronics, successful completion of electronic trade school, or certification as an electronics technician
• Two years of full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of various commercial or industrial electronics systems (i.e. access control/security systems, CCTV, fiber optic systems, public address/paging systems, AVI systems, airport or airfield electronic control systems, telemetry or monitoring systems, telephony systems, and/or radio communications)

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and calibrate electronic systems by following schematics, diagrams, and manuals
• Maintain inspection, repair, and status logs
• Maintain compliance with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and Airport requirements
• Conduct service checks and perform routine maintenance to keep electronic systems functioning properly
• Locate, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic connections
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical-mechanical, and optical equipment
• Provide maintenance and repair services for various electronic systems at the Airport
• Provide demonstrations on the safe use, operation, and maintenance of equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED