Electronic System Technician - EXAM

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic equipment for various systems including telephone, radio, mobile data, data processing, traffic control, video, or instrumentation and control systems. The position also involves performing related duties as required.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience learning or assisting in the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of electronic equipment for telephone, radio, mobile data, data processing, traffic control, video, or instrumentation and control systems.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a formal classroom or vocational training program related to electronics may substitute for the required experience.
Significant coursework (twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours) related to electronics from an accredited college may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates/adjusts electronic equipment to maintain proper operating standards.
Performs preventative maintenance on electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
Operates various electronic test and measuring devices (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope, calibrator, line tester, RF power meter) for testing and ensuring proper equipment functioning.
Maintains and updates daily work records and files on equipment repair history, and submits regular work reports to supervisors.
Generates and maintains electronic communication software, including network monitoring, statistics, diagnostic programs, and/or line protocol test routines.
Responds to emergency calls to repair and/or service damaged cable lines, radio equipment, amplifiers, AC power units, and other electronic systems field equipment.
Interprets wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturers' manuals for troubleshooting and repairing various electronic equipment.
Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains traffic signal equipment and video detection equipment for traffic control.
Tests all traffic signal equipment cabinets and components before street operation.
Installs, calibrates, and repairs chemical additive equipment, electronic control valves, pumping devices, and process control instrumentation (e.g., liquid flow meters, chemical analyzers, liquid level, pressure, and temperature sensors).
Programs remote terminal units and programmable logic controllers for water collection, treatment, and distribution processes.
Installs and maintains variable frequency drives.
Performs routine inspections, calibration, and maintenance on gas detection and other electronic equipment.
Programs electronic equipment by entering codes to meet operating specifications, utilizing computer software for programming and adjustments.
Determines the quality, size, capability, and quantity of cable and other accessories needed for assignments.
Installs, tests, and maintains electronic/telephone/computer system cable or wire.
Practices safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and precautions when working with power sources.