Electronics Technician I

State of North Carolina • Burke, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics Technician I assists with the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of numerous fire alarm systems; pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls; a local area network computer data distribution system serving more than 250 personal computers; a satellite television distribution system serving more than 233 television sets; and a public address system serving 500 speakers. These systems are distributed across 200 acres and 500,000 square feet of enclosed building space at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, a residential care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Morganton, North Carolina.

This is a mandatory position that must report or stay over during adverse weather events. The position is also mandatory on-call. The regular schedule is first shift, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but the work schedule may vary and include evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency hours. The work may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience repairing and maintaining a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• May require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission, based on the nature of the work.
• Ability to meet the physical requirement of exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Must report or stay over during adverse weather events and participate in mandatory on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Documented maintenance and/or repair experience with fire alarm systems, computers, televisions, and/or public address systems.
• Documented work-related experience in a commercial setting, such as a school, hospital, or institution.
• Documented work experience with fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of fire alarm systems.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of a local area network computer data distribution system serving more than 250 personal computers.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of a satellite television distribution system serving more than 233 television sets.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of a public address system serving 500 speakers.

What This Job Offers

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