Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Air Force Civilian Service; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Federal Holidays

13 sick leave days

13-26 vacation days

Health insurance

FERS retirement

TSP

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks an Automation Systems Technician (Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic) at Patrick Space Force Base to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronically controlled systems, supporting critical defense infrastructure.

The role includes preventive maintenance, guidance/training of lower-grade technicians, and ensuring safe, clean work environments across HVAC, boiler controls, and materials handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronically controlled industrial systems.
• Knowledge of electronic theory, circuits, and technical data related to electronics trade.
• Experience with safety, environmental, and security regulations in electronics work.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronically controlled systems (HVAC, boiler controls, materials handling).
• Provide preventive maintenance and mentor/train lower-grade technicians.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Tools & meters

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

Ensure the seamless operation of advanced automated systems keeping vital defense infrastructure running. As an Automation Systems Technician (Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic) for the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base (formerly Patrick AFB, FL), you will serve as the pivotal force behind the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical electronic control systems, components, and equipment. You will execute vital technical projects that directly support global space and national defense missions. If you are a dedicated technical expert, a master of your trade, and passionate about ensuring mission success through technical excellence and mentorship, this role allows you to make a profound and lasting impact on our nation's defense infrastructure.

The position is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating various types of moderately complex electronically controlled equipment. This includes performing operational tests, executing preventive maintenance, and applying comprehensive electronics knowledge to complex systems (such as HVAC, boiler combustion control, and materials handling equipment). Additionally, you will play a key role in ensuring a safe, clean, and secure work environment while guiding and training lower-grade technicians.

Salary Range is $30.75 - $35.83 per hour based on experience.

AFCS Benefits

Paid Time Off

• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Requirements For This Position

• U.S. Citizenship

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s):

• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronically controlled industrial systems, components, and accessories.
• Knowledge of electronic theory and circuits and basic logic circuits for power, timing, and motion controls, indicating and counting mechanisms, and a variety of technical data (such as schematics, diagrams, and technical orders) relating to the electronics trade.
• Knowledge of the operation, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices.
• Knowledge of related electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools of the electronics trade, including a variety of electronic, electrical, or electromechanical test and measurement equipment. Preferred Experience: Industrial Control Systems: Hands-on experience with moderately complex electronic control systems such as boiler combustion controls, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, materials handling equipment (digital weighers, laser readers, electronic counters), or chemical process controls. Advanced Technical Troubleshooting: Proven experience reading and interpreting electrical/electronic block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics to analyze system failures and perform precision repairs. Solid-State Theory & Logic: Practical familiarity with solid-state diode theory, pulse forming networks, Wheatstone Bridge, and simple logic circuitry (gates, latches, flip-flops).

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.