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Job Standard for Electronic Repair Specialist

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Electronic Repair Specialist Overview

  • Person Group: Classified
  • Job Code: 6726
  • Pay Grade: H
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Career Level: Level 2
  • Family: Campus Planning & Facilities
  • Function: Skilled Trades

Purpose

To troubleshoot, repair, and maintain audiovisual, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment; maintain inventories of parts and equipment; provide technical assistance to equipment users; perform related work.

Level Scope

Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non-routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of: electronic theory, components, and testing procedures; digital electronics.

Experience: troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining audiovisual and electronic equipment; operating electronic repair equipment and test instruments; fabricating cables and control panels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
  • Ability to determine causes of operating errors; repair machines or systems using the needed tools.

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities

60% of Time the Electronic Repair Specialist must:

  • Troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and maintains various audiovisual, electronic, electromechanical, digital, and microprocessor-controlled instrumentation, equipment and systems; uses a variety of test equipment to identify equipment problems and malfunctions; interprets diagrams, schematics, and service manuals; repairs and replaces electronic components; designs and fabricates precision electronic equipment parts, control panels, and test devices; determines if equipment malfunctions can be repaired or if new equipment is necessary; develops preventive maintenance schedules and procedures; performs preventive maintenance on various equipment; integrates audiovisual components to perform specialized functions; may troubleshoot, repair, and maintain micro-computer equipment.
  • Maintains inventory of replacement parts and equipment; orders, packs, ships, and stores parts, supplies, and test and repair equipment; prepares bids and work orders for repairs and service; compiles information on equipment service and use; recommends purchase of new equipment; prepares reports.
  • Provides technical assistance regarding electronic and electromechanical equipment malfunctions and advises on corrective procedures; sets up and monitors studio equipment for microwave-broadcasts; instructs users in operation of audiovisual equipment; instructs users in minor repairs of equipment such as replacement of bulbs; monitors recording and duplication of audio and video material.

35% of Time the Electronic Repair Specialist

  • Determined by department needs

5% of Time the Electronic Repair Specialist

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; some positions may involve moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 70 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; working in all weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels and require wearing hearing protection.

Travel Requirement

Not applicable for Electronic Repair Specialist

Career Path

Electronics Specialist, Electrician

Additional training/education or equivalent experience, as well as business need, are required for movement into higher level jobs.

Disclaimer

Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work.  Final employment offers are contingent upon a Final Candidate’s successful completion of a Background Verification, and a determination by the University that the information derived from the Background Verification does not disqualify the individual.  In addition, a Financial History Check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check may be required.