Electronic Technician 1 (Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation)

Philadelphia University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electronic Technician 1 to perform intermediate-level technical work in electronic equipment and instrumentation. This role involves troubleshooting, modifying, testing, and repairing a variety of electronic, digital, and analog systems. The technician will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of critical equipment that impacts water quality and air quality systems. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to essential services that matter to millions. This position offers opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• Completion of a post high-school trades program in electronics.
• Two years of experience in maintaining and repairing electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, modify, and repair electronic and instrumentation equipment.
• Install and maintain water quality and wireless transmission equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing electronic equipment

Calibrating instruments

Installing monitoring devices

Education

Post high-school trades program

Tools

Electronic testing equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

Electronic Technician 1 (Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation)

Salary: $52,698 - $57,905 per year.

General Definition: This is intermediate level technical electronic and instrumentation equipment repair work troubleshooting, modifying, testing, calibrating, adjusting, repairing, and installing electronic, digital and analog equipment and monitoring devices. Employees in the Electronic Equipment and Instrumentation specialty are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of water quality, water supply, chemical supply, air quality, and/or wireless transmission equipment. Employees in the Street Electronic Systems specialty are responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of the City’s street lighting and alley lighting systems or the City’s traffic signal systems. Employees in the Surveillance Equipment specialty are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of fiber optic and wireless video surveillance and sound equipment. Employees gain experience and learn maintenance and repair on a wide variety of electronic equipment or electronic instrumentation within a digital/analog computer-automated processing system. Employees in this class are expected to progressively increase their skills throughout their tenure in order to advance to the full performance. Assignments may include rotating shifts, site tours, lifting, climbing and availability for emergency duty. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status and a Performance Rating of Satisfactory or higher.
2. EDUCATION: Completion of a post high-school trades program in the specialty area from an accredited technical institute, trade school or college including possession of a diploma indicating completion of all program curriculum requirements.
3. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience performing the following work: Maintaining and repairing electronic equipment or instrumentation systems.

Physical & Medical Requirements: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Possession of a valid general radio telephone operator’s license issued by the Federal Communications Commission or a radio technician certificate issued by the Association of Police Communication Officers or the National Association of Business, Education and Radio during tenure of employment as an Electronic Technician 1, if required by work assignment. Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Electronic Technician 1, if required by work assignment.

Application Procedures: Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application.

What We Offer: Impact – The work you do here matters to millions. Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.