ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I - FIRE

City of Manchester, NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Manchester, NH is seeking a skilled electronics technician to install and maintain emergency equipment across city facilities and public safety vehicles. The role requires troubleshooting, network installations, radio systems work, and accurate FCC records compliance.

You will operate in office and outdoor environments, with opportunities to handle high voltage tasks, read schematics, prepare drawings, and coordinate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, supplemented by one year, training in electronics and/or microprocessor technology.
• Zero to two years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and installs a wide variety of emergency equipment, including emergency lights, sirens, spotlights, headlight flashers, direction signaling devices and related.
• Identifies problems with equipment through troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Installs and maintains underground and aerial municipal fire alarm systems.
• Installs computer networks.
• Installs and removes two-way radios and associated equipment.
• Tests radio transmitter power output, antenna performance and radio receiver sensitivity.
• Reads and interprets schematics, block diagrams and line drawings.
• Prepares as-built drawings and sketches of devices.
• Installs and removes emergency lighting and sound equipment in public safety vehicles.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of installation and repair procedures, including a record of all radios for FCC records.
• Informs supervisor of parts needed for order and any anticipated large batch orders.
• Constructs and modifies simple printed circuit boards with discrete and IC components.
• Programs microprocessor-based radios, (both conventional and trunked radio systems repair on synthesized radios).
• Explains capabilities and operations of emergency equipment to personnel using the systems, including responding to situations in which working equipment is being misused.
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions.
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions.
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments.
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly.
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Microprocessor technology

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Technical communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year electronics/microprocessor training

Tools

Hand and power tools

Soldering equipment

Test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter)

Job description

PAY RANGE - $29.09 - $41.47/hr- plus a comprehensive benefits package

Installs and maintains emergency equipment; performs directly related work as required.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to maintain effective working emergency equipment. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the City Emergency Communications Manager but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, business organizations and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in both a general office environment and an outdoor work environment, with some exposure to high voltages.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Repairs and installs a wide variety of emergency equipment, including emergency lights, sirens, spotlights, headlight flashers, direction signaling devices and related;
• Identifies problems with equipment through troubleshooting electronic equipment;
• Installs and maintains underground and aerial municipal fire alarm systems;
• Installs computer networks;
• Installs and removes two-way radios and associated equipment;
• Tests radio transmitter power output, antenna performance and radio receiver sensitivity;
• Reads and interprets schematics, block diagrams and line drawings;
• Prepares as-built drawings and sketches of devices;
• Installs and removes emergency lighting and sound equipment in public safety vehicles;
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of installation and repair procedures, including a record of all radios for Federal Communications Commission, (FCC), records;
• Informs supervisor of parts needed for order and any anticipated large batch orders;
• Constructs and modifies simple printed circuit boards with discrete and IC components;
• Programs microprocessor-based radios, (both conventional and trunked radio systems repair on synthesized radios);
• Explains capabilities and operations of emergency equipment to personnel using the systems, including responding to situations in which working equipment is being misused;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Substantial knowledge of the general concepts and principles of electronics and microprocessor technology;
• Substantial knowledge of the current practices and principles, involved in the installation and repair of emergency equipment;
• Substantial knowledge of principles of AC and DC electricity, diagnostic and analytical tests needed to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic devices;
• Ability to detect, diagnose and repair non-transmitting equipment to the component level;
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints and other technical drawings of electronic equipment;
• Ability to use various hand and power tools, including special RF repair equipment;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, supplemented by one years, training in electronics and/or microprocessor technology; and
• Zero to two years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Class Radiotelephone Operator License (PG);
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) with airbrake endorsement;
• On call status.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to monitor the use and repair of electronic equipment;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform maintenance operations and demonstrate the use of equipment;
• Sufficient strength and endurance with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to lift, carry or move objects, through a full range of motion, up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds continuously;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to visit work sites City-wide, including work in confined spaces.