Electronics Technician II

Building Intelligence; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland is seeking an Electronics Technician II to assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing security systems across campus, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarms. The role emphasizes low-voltage cabling, device setup, troubleshooting, and thorough documentation on both existing buildings and new construction.

Applicants should have a solid grounding in electronics, read technical drawings, and be able to work in potentially hazardous environments while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic electronics and safety practices.
• Ability to read technical specifications and drawings.
• Capability to operate in hazardous environments and use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair security systems including access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarms.
• Perform low-voltage cabling, device setup, and troubleshooting.
• Document work performed on existing buildings and new construction.

Skills

Low-voltage cabling

Electronic systems installation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Intrusion alarm systems

Job description

The Building Security Services unit within the Department of Public Safety (UMD police department) is tasked with managing the university's security systems for non-residential systems across campus including electronic access control, intrusion detection, security cameras, intercoms, door hardware, key systems, and blue light PERT (public emergency response telephones). Under general supervision, the Electronics Technician II will assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing security systems to include but not limited to access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarm systems. Focusing on tasks such as low-voltage cabling, device setup, troubleshooting and documentation on existing buildings and new construction.

General knowledge of the basic principles of electronics and the basic materials, elements, or products in the area of specialization. General knowledge and skill in the application of basic principles of applied arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry, and the system of measure applicable to the area of specialization; in operating equipment applicable to the job according to the standard safety practices; in reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; in setting up and calibrating instruments and preparing instruments for testing. Ability to fabricate and assemble electromechanical and structural components and equipment from drawings and specifications; to use a personal computer; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force of to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.