7329-Electronic Maintenance Technician Assistant Supervisor

Sf Hrc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in San Francisco seeks a skilled Electronic Maintenance Technician Assistant Supervisor. This role involves supervising a team while performing complex electronic maintenance and repairs across various systems. You'll ensure quality assurance, develop maintenance policies, and provide training to staff. Join a vibrant city that fosters innovation and growth, where your contributions will shape the future of electronic systems within multiple departments. If you have a passion for electronics and leadership, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in electronics maintenance and repair.
• Completion of a two-year electronics program or equivalent military training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team in electronic maintenance tasks.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Calibration

Repair

Supervisory Skills

Education

Two-year program in electronics

Tools

Diagnostic test equipment

Oscilloscopes

Soldering equipment

Job description

Electronic Maintenance Technician Assistant Supervisor - City and County of San Francisco - Multiple Departments Citywide (7329) (T00127)

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Application Opening: January 27, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close any time after 11:59 PM on February 10, 2025.
Recruitment ID: CBT-7329-T00127

Under general supervision, the Electronic Maintenance Technician Assistant Supervisor performs a wide variety of highly skilled electronic system trouble shooting, maintenance, testing, and repairs; exercises work direction over a small group of subordinate skilled and semi-skilled staff engaged in such work; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises by planning, assigning and reviewing the work of a small group of skilled, semi-skilled and support staff performing trouble-shooting, maintenance, repair, calibration, fabrication, installation, design, modification and development of a wide variety of electronic systems.
• Performs quality assurance tests; assists in developing and modifying maintenance and repair policies and procedures.
• Performs a variety of complex, non-routine electronic maintenance tasks including corrective and preventive maintenance, repair, trouble shooting, calibration, removal, installation, and system design and modification.
• Advises staff in solving difficult problems, assists in training and interpreting policy; enforces safety procedures; analyzes equipment failures, personnel or operational problems and reports to supervisor.
• Maintains records of maintenance activities including vehicle work orders, time and materials usage, equipment test results, vehicle modifications, and others as directed.
• Analyzes chronic equipment failure, design system improvements, estimate project time and costs, or prepare specialized reports of program activities.
• Tests and calibrates electronic equipment using established test procedures; operates diagnostic test equipment, function generators, oscilloscopes, transmission measuring test sets, meters, locators, and other devices required to maintain electric/electronic systems and equipment.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance, non-routine repair, modification, troubleshooting, calibration, removal and installation of complex electronic systems, equipment and transit vehicles.
• Inspects existing and newly installed equipment including motor/generator control circuits and systems to evaluate performance under operating conditions; may assist in the design fabrication, testing, and evaluation of prototypes.
• Instructs other personnel in system maintenance procedures and operations; may advise and assist management personnel and others on operating problems involving electronic transit equipment.
• Operates special hand and power tools, such as soldering equipment, drill press grinder, crimper, saws, wire-rap tools, and other related equipment.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs network communication systems, supervisory control, remote signal and remote control equipment, instrumentation and control systems, and flow, pressure and level sensor calibrations.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs radio, fire alarm and security systems, video equipment, digital electronic equipment, telemetering, communication, protective relays, meters and other electronic and auxiliary apparatus.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs various miscellaneous electrical equipment in powerhouse, switch yard and sub-station; may act as an emergency operator at an unattended powerhouse station.
• Maintains detailed files and record-keeping system to assure accurate and complete documentation of payroll/personnel.
• Operates a motor vehicle to respond to service requests at various locations.

Nature of Work: Work involves some physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; exposure to some physical working conditions where minor injuries may occur. Normal color vision and a high degree of mechanical dexterity are mandatory. Incumbents are required to work with potentially hazardous equipment and materials, high voltage, chemicals, heavy equipment requiring lifting, and in confined spaces or dark and damp locations and on ladders for long periods of time. The nature of the work may require driving a vehicle to various work locations in inclement weather conditions such as in rain, sleet, snow on icy muddy roads.

How to qualify

Training: Completion of a two (2) year or equivalent program in electronics from a recognized academic, trade or technical institution; or completion of an equivalent 2-year military training program in electronics; AND

Experience: Five (5) years of industrial or institutional electronics experience performing installation, instrumentation calibration, maintenance, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of electronic control systems and related electrical components and electronic sub-systems to the electronic component level; AND

License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Note on Departmental Requirements: Depending on hiring department, some positions require:

• Possession of Class B Commercial Driver’s License. Employees appointed to some departments may be required to obtain the Class B Driver’s License within six (6) months from the appointment date.
• Two (2) years of experience working on and around utility power transmission and/or distribution systems up to 115 thousand volts.
• Maintenance and repair of Transit Vehicles and/or Transit Vehicle Electronic Equipment, Signals and Motive Power Electronics.
• Availability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Availability after hours by phone or pager by the employing department so that he/she can be notified during a departmental emergency to immediately report to work, in accordance with the relevant Union Memorandum of Understanding.
• Five (5) years working experience with SIMPLEX fire alarm system and the Monitor Dynamics Inc. (MDI) access control system.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: Verification Information. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Basic Supervisory Exam: (Weight: 50%): Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice examination that is designed to measure basic knowledge of various supervisory practices and procedures (e.g. directing, counseling, guiding, evaluating, motivating, disciplining, developing and training subordinates, delegation, etc.) as well as customer service and reading comprehension.

A passing score must be achieved on the Basic Supervisory Exam in order to continue in the selection process.

What else should I know?

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact the exam analyst, Pierre Aguirre at [e-mail]. Please note: all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.