Electronic Technician

Broward County • Fort Lauderdale, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Electronic Technician (Facilities Management Division). This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time. The Electronics Technician responsibilities include performing installation, maintenance, and improvement of various electronic equipment and machinery. Troubleshoots computers, machinery, flow measuring devices, sensors, analog/digital controllers, programmable controllers, transmitters and receivers, detecting devices, and other alternating and direct current devices. Requires specialized knowledge of various Building Automation systems and related computer systems including chiller controls, air handler control units, variable air volume controls, etc. Knowledgeable of HVAC Building Automation System software and networking hardware. Supervises improvement, repair, and replacement of parts to convert obsolete equipment and machinery to conform to current control loop design and construction standards. Uses computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders. Performs skilled technical work in the installation, adjustment, maintenance, and modification of electronic equipment. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

• Requires three (3) years of working with electronics and low and high voltage or closely related experience.
• Possess and maintain valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License for duration of assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited Electronics or HVAC vocational school
• Associates Degree or higher in Electronics or closely related field
• LEED Green Associate
• At least three (3) years hands on Building Automation Experience
• At least three (3) years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• At least three (3) years of experience using Desigo and Trane Tracer BAS Software
• At least three (3) years of experience using Johnson Controls Metasys Software
• At least three (3) years of experience using MS Excel

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance and improvement of various electronic equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoots computers, machinery, flow measuring devices, sensors, analog/digital controllers, programmable controllers, transmitters and receivers, detecting devices, and other alternating and direct current devices.
• Supervises improvement, repair and replacement of parts to convert obsolete equipment and machinery to conform to current control loop design and construction standards.
• Uses computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders.
• Installs, adjusts, and maintains alternating and direct current devices, sensors, recorders, analog/digital parameter transmitters and receivers; installs and tests special equipment such as antennae, frequency monitors, microphones, cable and electrical interference suppressors.
• Installs, adjusts, and maintains medium high and ultra-high frequency alternating and direct current radio receivers, transmitters, and auxiliaries according to diagrams, drawings and sketches.
• Supervises and participates in the installation, adjustment, repair, and maintenance of flow loop system, alternating and direct current circuitry with solid state electronic micro circuitry, pneumatic control systems, and related equipment.
• Supervises and participates in on-site maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting work.
• Assigns work to subordinate technicians, participates in the more difficult phases of installation, adjustment, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computers, flow measuring devices, sensors, analog/digital controllers, programmable controllers, transmitters and receivers, detecting devices, and other alternating and direct current devices.
• Supervises complete overhaul, including adjusting, repairing, and replacing parts and converting obsolete equipment to conform to present control loop design and construction standards.
• Makes recommendations to superiors for the improvement of instrumentation, industrial electronic/electrical, pneumatic/mechanical control devices and digital frequency shift telemetry.
• Estimates time and materials required for proposed jobs maintains records and submits various reports requisitions supplies and equipment; prepares and maintains operating and special reports as required by superior.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
• All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree