Position: Electronics Technician I

Position Summary:

The Electronics Technician I performs skilled work in maintaining public address systems, language lab equipment, clock systems, and scoreboards. Work also includes installing and repairing high tech equipment such as computers, audiovisuals, televisions, copy machines, as well as the installation and troubleshooting of computer networks and wiring. An employee in this class performs a variety of skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of high tech equipment in accordance with standard practices of the electronic trade. Assignments are made orally or through written work orders. This position performs independently and is reviewed by the Electrical Maintenance Foreman II, Lead and/or Electronic Technician II.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a variety of high-tech electronic components such as computers, televisions, instructional equipment, audiovisual and other related equipment; installs and troubleshoots computer networks and wiring;
• Installs, repairs and maintains public address systems, language lab equipment, clock systems, and scoreboards;
• Diagnoses and locates defects in all of the above equipment and systems, uses precision test equipment in diagnosing problems; and
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of electronics and electronic theory; ability to work independently or with little supervision;
• Skill in the use of hand tools, electronic testing equipment and materials of the trade; and
• Willingness to work day or evening hours as required.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High school graduate supplemented by completion of an apprenticeship from an accredited school in electronic repair, installation, and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certification:

Prince George’s County Limited Master Electrician License or Prince George’s County Journey Electrician License. Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.