Electronic Technician III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Town of La Grange (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is seeking an Electronic Technician III for on-site work at the Roderer Correctional Complex in La Grange, KY. This full-time position (pay grade 12) offers overtime eligibility and a 40-hour work week in a secure environment.

Main duties include leading installation, maintenance and repair of electronic components, testing equipment, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Three years of technical experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Technical training may substitute for experience; additional experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead worker in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic component systems and related equipment.
• Coordinate shop and field repair work to be performed and maintain technical records.
• Conduct tests of electronic equipment to evaluate performance and recommend corrective procedures.

Skills

Three years of electronics experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Electronic Technician III

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Pay Grade

12

Salary

$38,854.56 Annually

Employment Type

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

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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 asafe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislativeand 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 theinstitution. This position coordinates and performs the duties of technicians in the field of electronicsand 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 of electronic component systems, electronic recording, monitoring or measuring devices, and otherelectronic 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