Electronic Technician III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections in La Grange, KY is seeking an Electronic Technician III on site at Roderer Correctional Complex to coordinate and perform duties in electronics and electronic systems. The role requires a high school diploma and three years of technical experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment; substitution options apply.

This full-time position pays about $38,093.28 annually and includes probationary periods and overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Three years of technical experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Technical training in electronics may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker in installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic component systems.
• Coordinate shop and field repair work.
• Maintain maintenance records and reports.
• Test electronic equipment and recommend corrective procedures.
• Assist technicians with technical problems.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings for technicians.

Skills

Electronics experience

Repair skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Electronic Technician III

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$38,093.28 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

4000 Morgan Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA

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 Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Act as lead worker in conducting and performing technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair ofelectronic 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