Electronics Technician III

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

3d•$60,673 - $72,808•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Performance Group Operations Manager, the Electronics Technician III is assigned on a daily basis to maintain and repair utility meters, HVAC, lighting, electrical, building automation, and devices that acquire data from these systems. The Electronics Technician III will review and ensure operational readiness of new and existing electro-mechanical systems and complete checkout of these systems as needed. The Electronics Technician III will also develop skills to use computers and mobile devices to program, operate, test, and calibrate the electrical and HVAC metering devices used by the Facilities Performance Group to measure campus energy usage and system performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Six years in related work.
Thorough knowledge of the basic electronics principles and the materials, elements, and products applicable to the area of specialization.
Thorough knowledge and skill in the application of principles of applied arithmetic, geometry, and trigonometry and the system of measure applicable to the specialization.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
Ability to fabricate and assemble electromechanical and structural components and equipment from drawings and specifications.
Ability to set up and calibrate instruments and prepare equipment for testing.
Ability to operate equipment applicable to the job according to standard safety practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare reports and detailed procedures.
Ability to use personal computers.
Ability to lead and train others in technical electronics support work.
Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery.
Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.
Ability to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery.
Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments; confined spaces; and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Possess a valid driver's license.
If driving a state vehicle, must possess a valid Maryland Class C driver's license (or equivalent) with fewer than six (6) points.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree or vocational school or technical education that relates to this position is highly desired.
Certification or license in HVAC, Electrical, or Building Automation Systems.
Training in one or more of the following areas: utility metering, electronics, steam boilers, HVAC, electrical or building automation.
Ability to integrate devices (meters preferred) with Building Automation Systems residing on a large campus Ethernet LAN and communicating using Modbus RTU and/or BACNet MSTP protocols.
Ability to install rigid or EMT conduit.
Previous experience with installing equipment and meters.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Knowledge of HVAC pneumatic controls.
Knowledge of safe work practices for one or more of the following utilities: electrical, steam, natural gas, water, and heating and cooling water.
Training in electrical/electronics, installation methods, schematics, and wiring (preferably metering).
Be a qualified person with technical education to work with systems at voltages greater than 50 (Safety).
Have training and a detailed understanding of at least one of the utilities that is metered (electric, steam, thermal energy, water).
Ability to use hand tools, electrical testing equipment, and calibration equipment such as VOM meters, AMP probes, oscilloscopes, and Field Programming Interfaces.
Ability to document meter setup parameters, maintain work history, and calibration database for meters in AssetWorks AIM (automated work management system).
Skill in the use of computers for Building Automation System (BAS), Microsoft Word, Box, Excel, and email, and to set up or program meters and/or demonstrate programming of similar devices.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair utility meters, HVAC, lighting, electrical, building automation, and devices that acquire data from these systems.
Review and ensure operational readiness of new and existing electro-mechanical systems.
Complete checkout of these systems as needed.
Develop skills to use computers and mobile devices to program, operate, test, and calibrate electrical and HVAC metering devices.
Monitor and check out HVAC systems, lighting, building, and lighting controls.
Follow sequences for electro-mechanical systems to confirm proper operation as intended.