Electronics Technician III - Austin Water

City of Austin

3d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Electronics Technician III leads and performs installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of electronic communication, computer, peripheral, instrumentation, and control equipment for Austin Water. The role includes work on physical security systems such as access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV/video monitoring. The technician installs and maintains these systems and programs and maintains related equipment, including desktop workstations, servers, and network infrastructure as needed. The position is designated as essential and may require schedule changes, recall, or assignment to a City-designated work site during emergencies.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, plus four years of experience repairing and maintaining electronics such as communications, computer and peripheral, control, or instrumentation equipment. Up to two years of the required experience may be substituted by college credit: 12 semester hours in electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, computer science, or a related field for one year of experience.
Knowledge of operation, repair, testing, and maintenance of electronic components; safety rules for energized electrical repair; electrical hookups; electrical and electronic schematics; modern electrical transmission and distribution control systems; communication systems; recording devices; and electrical and electronic theory as applied to relays and control devices.
Oral and written communication, multitasking and prioritization, planning and organization, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use hand tools common to the electronic trade; test and calibrate instruments for precision repairs and adjustments; read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions; work with interruptions and changing priorities; and establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
Ability to lead and train others.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Availability to respond to emergency operational needs, which may involve schedule changes, recall, or assignment to another City-designated work site.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Genetec or similar Security Center software systems.
Experience with structured cabling concepts and principles, NEC cable listings and conduit standards, and NEC 300.21.
Technical experience with network systems, desktop operating systems, user applications, and system integration.
Experience with access control systems and devices.
Ability to travel to more work locations.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, maintain, and calibrate electronic equipment and systems.
Maintain data and communication lines, including digital and analog microwave systems.
Operate, repair, calibrate, and maintain test equipment and equipment at control centers and remote sites.
Maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate computer systems and computer environmental and energy management systems.
Research and order electronic components and maintain repair-parts inventory and technical files.
Maintain records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
Advise supervisors and other personnel about equipment needs and recommend specific types and models.
Design and install circuits for electronic components and test components and circuits to locate defects using equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, and voltmeters.
Install, maintain, and program physical security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance systems, and related workstations, servers, and network infrastructure as needed.
Lead and train others.
Perform essential-employee duties during City-designated emergencies, which may include schedule modifications, recall, or work at a designated site.