Electronics Technician III - Water & Security Systems

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking a skilled technician to lead installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic communication, computer, and instrumentation equipment at Austin Water. You will troubleshoot systems, calibrate equipment, and manage inventories while coordinating with supervisors to address new equipment needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining security and control systems, reading schematics, and ensuring safe operation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent with electronics experience.
• Substitution of college credit for experience allowed up to two years.
• Experience with electronic repair, testing, and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic equipment.
• Maintains data and communication lines and tests equipment.
• Calibrates and maintains control center to remote site equipment.
• Stores parts, inventories components, and maintains technical files.
• Designs circuits and tests components to locate defects with instruments.

Skills

electronic repair

schematics reading

test equipment

data communication

leadership

Education

High school diploma

electronics coursework substitution

Tools

Genetec Security Center

structured cabling

Access Control systems

NEC conduit standards

Job description

The City of Austin is seeking a skilled technician to lead installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic communication, computer, and instrumentation equipment at Austin Water. You will troubleshoot systems, calibrate equipment, and manage inventories while coordinating with supervisors to address new equipment needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining security and control systems, reading schematics, and ensuring safe operation.