Electronics Technician Apprentice

Davita Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electronics Technician Apprentice, offering hands-on training that leads to a skilled technician role. The apprentice will learn to maintain electronic systems and gain valuable experience in a high-demand environment at major airports. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and offers a starting salary between $22.03 to $34.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Completion of at least one trades course or enrollment in a trades program.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Learns to maintain and troubleshoot electronic systems.
• Assists full-performance technicians and maintains work orders.
• Drives vehicles to transport tools and parts.

Skills

Ability to learn

Communication

Computer skills

Safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driving tools

Job description

Compensation Grade:

AT20

Salary Range:

$22.03-$34.89

Opening Date:

June 13, 2025

Closing Date:

June 28, 2025

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As an Electronics Technician Apprentice in the Airports Authority's Trades Apprentice Employment Program, you will have the opportunity to gain the experience and training that can lead to becoming a skilled Technician.

Electronics Technician Apprentice

This is a non-career, term job.

Serves in the Engineering and Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, or in the Airport Maintenance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Participates in a state-approved Airports Authority Trades Apprentice Employment Program to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become an Electronic Technician. Performs progressively complex and responsible electronic work as knowledge, skills and abilities in the trade increase. Training received is both on-the-job and in the classroom. Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Learns to maintain various kinds and types of electronic systems from old technologies for which parts are often not available to state-of-the-art systems. These may include, but not limited to, fire alarm systems, public address systems, and flight information systems.

Learns to install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic equipment and systems to provide efficient power and control operations and services. Works close tolerances in programming controls, calibrating equipment, and making alignments and fine-tuning to specifications.

Learns to proficiently use manuals, technical guides, wiring/operation diagrams and schematics; to use a two-way radio, various hand and power tools and interface devices of the trade; and to recognize the kinds/sizes of supplies required to install, maintain, and repair equipment.

Assists full performance Electronic Technicians in their work by assembling and transporting tools and materials to the job site, supplying requested tools and parts as work is performed, lifting and holding the work object(s), and performing thorough clean up.

Guided by a full performance Electronic Technician, learns to interpret, troubleshoot and repair faulty electronic systems and components; to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and replace electronic systems including but not limited to systems that control Roadway Signage, Airfield Lighting Control, Fire Alarm, Flight Information and Display, Public Address, Security X-Ray Units, Building Lighting, Runway Sensors and Control.

Learns and uses knowledge of building, fire, Federal Aviation Administration airport lighting, and other codes and regulations pertinent to the trade, in general and in an airport environment.

Assists in preparing and maintaining work orders, trouble calls and preventive maintenance, using the Airports Authority's computerized work order system.

Drives an Airports Authority vehicle on the airport complex, landside and airside to work sites to and from suppliers with tools, parts, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Ability to learn bodies of knowledge and gain skills in the Electronics trade consistent with the schedule for progression as an Apprentice in the Trades Apprentice Employment Program.

Ability to drive a pick-up truck and learn to use similar vehicle (with tools, parts, etc.).

Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations and procedures needed to do so.

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Skill in using a computer, computerized work order and time and attendance system.

Ability to successfully complete an Airports Authority background investigation.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) at the time of hire.

Completion of at least one trades course (such as Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Automotive Mechanics) in high school OR be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at a trades school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Labor.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver's license in good standing.

Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Work is physically demanding and requires bending, stooping, crouching or otherwise positioning self to access confined spaces, hard to reach places and high structures. Work requires use of personal protective equipment.

Work is typically performed on an active airfield around large operating aircraft and inside and outside in all types of weather.

Work is performed in the terminal spaces working around the public and supporting the airport community.

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

Work may require the ability to lift, push/pull or position items weighing up to 45 pounds.

Operates a vehicle airside and landside (requires AOA permit).

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A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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