Electronics Technician III

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

1d • $60,673 - $72,808

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Performance Group Operations Manager, the Electronics Technician III maintains and repairs utility meters, HVAC, lighting, electrical, building automation, and devices that acquire data from these systems. The technician reviews and ensures operational readiness of new and existing electromechanical systems and completes system checkout as needed. The position also develops skills in using computers and mobile devices to program, operate, test, and calibrate electrical and HVAC metering devices used to measure campus energy use and system performance.

The position is telework eligible, but includes field work and travel to meetings and project sites on and off campus. The incumbent is designated an Essential: Weather/Other employee and is subject to a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week span of operation. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries or examinations to determine their ability to perform the job. A valid driver's license is required; driving a state vehicle requires a valid Maryland Class C or equivalent license with fewer than six points. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, and the successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification. The position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six years of related work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of basic electronics principles and materials, elements, and products applicable to the area of specialization.
• Knowledge and skill in applied arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, and measurement systems 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 job-related equipment according to standard safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, prepare reports and detailed procedures, and use personal computers.
• Ability to lead and train others in technical electronics support work.
• Ability to work around fixed equipment and machinery; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies or exert force up to 50 pounds; and concurrently manipulate multiple equipment controls.
• Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, and to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Valid driver's license; a valid Maryland Class C or equivalent license with fewer than six points is required when driving a state vehicle.
• Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including extensive walking; lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds; bending, stooping, and recording field data; using power tools; driving motor vehicles; and climbing ladders or scaffolding to heights up to 20 feet.
• Additional related experience and formal education may substitute for education or experience requirements on a year-for-year basis; 30 college credits are equivalent to one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, vocational school, or technical education related to the position.
• Certification or license in HVAC, electrical work, or building automation systems.
• Training in utility metering, electronics, steam boilers, HVAC, electrical work, or building automation.
• Ability to integrate devices, preferably meters, with Building Automation Systems on a large campus Ethernet LAN using Modbus RTU and/or BACNet MSTP protocols.
• Ability to install rigid or EMT conduit.
• Previous experience installing equipment and meters.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Knowledge of HVAC pneumatic controls.
• Knowledge of safe work practices for electrical, steam, natural gas, water, and heating and cooling water utilities.
• Training in electrical/electronics, installation methods, schematics, and wiring, preferably metering; technical qualification to work with systems above 50 volts; and detailed understanding of at least one metered utility (electric, steam, thermal energy, or 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 and maintain work history and a meter calibration database in AssetWorks AIM.
• Ability to monitor and check out HVAC systems, lighting, building systems, and lighting controls.
• Ability to follow sequences for electromechanical systems to confirm proper operation.
• Skill using Building Automation Systems, Microsoft Word, Box, Excel, and email, and setting up or programming meters or similar devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair utility meters, HVAC, lighting, electrical, building automation, and associated data-acquisition devices.
• Review new and existing electromechanical systems for operational readiness and complete system checkout as needed.
• Develop skills in using computers and mobile devices to program, operate, test, and calibrate electrical and HVAC metering devices.
• Travel to meetings and project sites on and off campus as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED