0000001065.ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN.FACILITIES

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a maintenance technician to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment and related building systems in Dallas, Texas. The role requires following County guidelines, working under limited supervision, and supporting LEAN/process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing circuit boards and components, procuring materials, and training staff in preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program and 2 years of related work experience.
• One year of work experience may substitute for one year of formal training or vice versa.
• Valid Texas driver's license with good driving record and ability to provide 10-year history.
• Must pass a security clearance check.
• Position may require rotating on-call schedule and mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment and building systems.
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning circuit boards and components such as diodes, resistors, transistors, relays and amplifiers.
• Performs inspections, troubleshoots and repairs systems.
• Procures needed materials following County purchasing policy.
• Serves equipment like HVAC, freezers, cameras, fire alarm and A/V systems.
• Uses CMMS to manage work orders and track equipment.
• Engages in small to medium renovation construction projects.
• Reads schematics and installation/maintenance manuals.
• Trains staff in preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Participates in LEAN/Process improvement and Strategic Plan goals; attends meetings.

Skills

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Adaptability to on-call schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Job Description

Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment. Works under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, fire alarm/security systems and controls, public address systems, automatic clock systems, burglar alarms, A/V equipment, surveillance cameras and computerized building automation systems.
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning circuit boards or components such as diode capacitors, resistors, transistors, relays and amplifiers.
• Performs inspections for malfunctions and troubleshoots and repairs systems.
• Procures needed materials and services using County approved purchasing policy.
• Services various other equipment, such as commercial air conditioning/heating systems and freezer units: calibrates, repairs and maintains controls.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to manage work orders, buildings and track individual pieces of equipment.
• Routinely engage in small to medium renovation construction projects.
• Reads and analyzes schematics, circuitry diagrams and installation/ maintenance technical manuals.
• Trains and instructs other staff in preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned including participation in LEAN/Process improvement projects and ongoing development of Strategic Plan goals and attendance at meetings.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. Two (2) years of work related experience (per Facilities hiring/promotion matrix).

Special Note

One (1) year of work related experience can substitute for one (1) year of formal training or any combination of the two.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License and good driving record. Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history. Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code. Must pass a security clearance check.

• This position is required to work on a rotating on-call schedule. In case of emergencies, the employee may be required to work after normal scheduled working hours and weekends/holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Requires the ability to climb ladders and lift weights in excess of 50 lbs. assisted. Ability to withstand prolonged sitting, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, stretching, lifting and climbing ladders. Must be able to work in varying conditions, surroundings and weather conditions. May be subject to changes in shift schedules and work locations.