Electronics Technician I

City of Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

The City of Santa Barbara's City Administrator's Office is seeking an Electronics Technician I for its Downtown Parking Division. The position assists with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical parking equipment used in the City's downtown parking facilities. Systems include parking access and revenue control equipment, ticket dispensers, control gates, intercom systems, CCTV security systems and associated servers and data management systems, and other related electronic equipment.

The successful candidate will use electronics and electrical systems knowledge, technical schematics, and troubleshooting skills to support reliable parking-facility operations. The role involves assignments in office and field environments and requires dependability, attention to detail, safe work practices, effective prioritization, and strong customer service and communication skills.

Requirements

• One year of general experience involving installation, repair, and maintenance of parking control or similar electronic equipment, including analog and digital electronic systems and electromechanical parking control systems.
• Knowledge of basic installation, maintenance, and repair practices for parking control and telecommunications systems.
• Knowledge of CCTV security system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including associated servers and data management.
• Knowledge of basic electronic and electrical theory, tools and equipment, safe work practices, and modern office equipment and related software.
• Ability to operate electronic testing equipment and tools used in troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, plans, and diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, analyze malfunctions, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to use computers and related software to maintain records and support daily operations.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, other departments, vendors, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to maintain the physical condition and sensory abilities necessary for assigned duties, including standing, walking, sitting, operating equipment, making observations, and operating assigned vehicles.
• Any combination of experience and training likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify.

Nice To Haves

• Education or training equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited community college, with major coursework in electronics, electrical repair, or a related field, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in installation, maintenance, and repair of parking systems, including ticket dispensers, control gates, fee computers, digital counters, and intercom systems.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CCTV security systems, including associated servers and data management systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment at the component level and assist in maintaining programmable equipment.
• Inspect, test, and calibrate electronic equipment to ensure proper operation and performance.
• Inspect and repair equipment and wiring, and recommend replacement when repairs are not feasible.
• Perform emergency field repairs as needed to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist with ordering materials, parts, equipment, and supplies.
• Communicate and coordinate with City staff, vendors, contractors, and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed