Electronic Technician III

Socket.dev; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections in La Grange, KY is seeking an Electronic Technician III to work on-site at Roderer Correctional Complex. The role coordinates and performs duties in electronics, recording, monitoring, and measurement devices, ensuring proper operation and maintenance of systems.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least three years of technical electronics experience; substitute education or experience options exist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of technical experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Technical training in electronics can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional technical experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic component systems and related equipment.
• Perform duties in more difficult and technical areas as needed.
• Coordinate shop and field repair work.
• Maintain technical records and reports of maintenance and repairs.
• Test electronic equipment to evaluate performance and determine corrective actions.
• Assist technicians with technical problems and procedures.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings for technicians.

Skills

Three years experience

Education

High school graduate

Job description

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Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location 4000 Morgan Road La Grange, KY 40031 USA

Description

The Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non- criminal behavior. Roderer Correctional Complex is seeking skilled applicants for an Electronic Technician III on site at the institution. This position coordinates and performs the duties of technicians in the field of electronics and electronic component system.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead worker in conducting and performing technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic component systems, electronic recording, monitoring or measuring devices, and other electronic equipment and devices.
• Perform duties of technician particularly in more difficult and technical areas.
• Coordinate shop and field repair work to be performed.
• Maintain technical records and reports of maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct tests of electronic equipment to evaluate performance and recommend corrective procedures.
• Provide assistance to technicians in the interpretation and performance of technical problems and procedures.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings for technicians.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Technical training in electronics or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional technical experience will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office and/or electronic shop.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sasmita Nanda at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D