Electronics Technician II

City of Norfolk; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nauticus, located in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a skilled Electronics Technician II to repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic equipment and systems across exhibits and events. The role supports reliable operation of devices ranging from communication systems and control panels to sensors and instrumentation.

The ideal candidate has two years of electronics experience, with opportunities for supervisory duties and hands-on training for staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in electronics or as an Electronics Technician.
• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic equipment and systems.
• Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, preventive maintenance, and installation of electronic equipment by interpreting technical manuals and documentation.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment issues using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools and recommends replacement parts or upgrades.
• Installs electronic components, replacement parts, and system upgrades.
• Gathers technical data and system information to support maintenance records, reports, and operational decisions.
• Provides supervisory support, including task coordination, workflow oversight, and mentoring of junior personnel.
• Operates and maintains audio and video equipment, performing duties as an operator and trainer for presentations and events.
• Installs electronic components and systems using appropriate tools, test equipment, and reference materials, while providing progress reports as required.
• Gather diagnostic information on failed electronics, including contacting manufacturers and local vendors to determine repair options and technical solutions.

Skills

Electronics experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.

Established in 1994, Nauticus is a maritime discovery center that hosts 350,000 visitors annually and is home to the Nauticus Museum, Sail Nauticus sailing center, Schooner Virginia, the Battleship Wisconsin and the Half Moone Cruise Terminal.

Nauticus’ mission is to benefit the community through education, impactful experiences and by sharing access to maritime resources.

Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.

Nauticus is seeking a skilled and experienced Electronics Technician II. The ideal candidate will repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and install install electronic equipment and systems, and exhibitory. This role supports the reliable operation of devices ranging from communication systems and control panels to sensors, instrumentation, and circuit-based hardware.

***The departmental hiring range for this position is $53,654.39 - $61,569.65 annually***

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs repairs, preventive maintenance, and installation of electronic equipment by interpreting technical manuals and documentation.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment issues using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools and recommends replacement parts or upgrades.
• Installs electronic components, replacement parts, and system upgrades.
• Gathers technical data and system information to support maintenance records, reports, and operational decisions.
• Provides supervisory support, including task coordination, workflow oversight, and mentoring of junior personnel.
• Operates and maintains audio and video equipment, performing duties as an operator and trainer for presentations and events.
• Installs electronic components and systems using appropriate tools, test equipment, and reference materials, while providing progress reports as required.
• Gather diagnostic information on failed electronics, including contacting manufacturers and local vendors to determine repair options and technical solutions.

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Two years experience in electronics or as an Electronics Technician.

Work Hours

: Wednesday through Sunday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holiday, nights and as operationally needed.

Work Locations

: One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510