Emergency Electronics Technician I

City of Manchester, NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Manchester, NH is seeking a skilled electronics technician to install and maintain emergency equipment across city facilities and public safety vehicles. The role requires troubleshooting, network installations, radio systems work, and accurate FCC records compliance.

You will operate in office and outdoor environments, with opportunities to handle high voltage tasks, read schematics, prepare drawings, and coordinate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, supplemented by one year, training in electronics and/or microprocessor technology.
• Zero to two years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and installs a wide variety of emergency equipment, including emergency lights, sirens, spotlights, headlight flashers, direction signaling devices and related.
• Identifies problems with equipment through troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Installs and maintains underground and aerial municipal fire alarm systems.
• Installs computer networks.
• Installs and removes two-way radios and associated equipment.
• Tests radio transmitter power output, antenna performance and radio receiver sensitivity.
• Reads and interprets schematics, block diagrams and line drawings.
• Prepares as-built drawings and sketches of devices.
• Installs and removes emergency lighting and sound equipment in public safety vehicles.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of installation and repair procedures, including a record of all radios for FCC records.
• Informs supervisor of parts needed for order and any anticipated large batch orders.
• Constructs and modifies simple printed circuit boards with discrete and IC components.
• Programs microprocessor-based radios, (both conventional and trunked radio systems repair on synthesized radios).
• Explains capabilities and operations of emergency equipment to personnel using the systems, including responding to situations in which working equipment is being misused.
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions.
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions.
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments.
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly.
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Microprocessor technology

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Technical communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year electronics/microprocessor training

Tools

Hand and power tools

Soldering equipment

Test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter)

Job description

The City of Manchester, NH is seeking a skilled electronics technician to install and maintain emergency equipment across city facilities and public safety vehicles. The role requires troubleshooting, network installations, radio systems work, and accurate FCC records compliance.

You will operate in office and outdoor environments, with opportunities to handle high voltage tasks, read schematics, prepare drawings, and coordinate with multiple departments.