City of Kalamazoo
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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (RADIO SHOP)
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City of Kalamazoo .
This position maintains, repairs, and programs traffic control devices and mobile communications equipment; performs general electrical maintenance and repair work; and performs related duties as required. The incumbent follows established procedures while exercising independent judgment on how and when tasks are performed, with supervision reviewing work regularly.
The work is considered medium in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and requires exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis. It also demands considerable skill, adeptness, and speed in using fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks that involve very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
The job requires the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dust and pollen, adverse weather conditions, wetness and humidity, traffic, extreme noise levels, vibration, moving machinery, electrical shock, and heavy equipment that could result in bodily harm to coworkers or others.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains, tests and repairs traffic control devices and mobile communications equipment and monitors other equipment.
Installs, programs, and tests mobile and fixed radios and accessories.
Performs preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
Programs and tests controllers and coordinates timing as directed by engineers.
Inspects field work to ensure proper installation of devices.
Assists in troubleshooting problems with devices as reported by electricians.
Performs general electrical repair work for other divisions and departments.
Maintains assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.
Prepares and maintains detailed work records and reports.
Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility; investigates and resolves public complaints.
Performs general clerical work as required, including completing forms and records, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, etc.
Attends meetings, workshops, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Works outside regular work schedule to include on call, holidays, nights, and weekends, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
Associate’s degree in electrical or electronic maintenance and repair, or a closely related field.
Some relevant prior experience.
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
May have IMSA Level 2 certification.
Availability to work on call, holidays, nights, and weekends, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates.
Ability to compute or perform arithmetic operations using data or information.
Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as traffic control devices, electrical/electronic equipment, or the application of custom or commercial software or systems.
Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with constant problem-solving.
Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; compose routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format.
Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered.
Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.
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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (RADIO SHOP)
role at
City of Kalamazoo .
This position maintains, repairs, and programs traffic control devices and mobile communications equipment; performs general electrical maintenance and repair work; and performs related duties as required. The incumbent follows established procedures while exercising independent judgment on how and when tasks are performed, with supervision reviewing work regularly.
The work is considered medium in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and requires exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis. It also demands considerable skill, adeptness, and speed in using fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks that involve very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
The job requires the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dust and pollen, adverse weather conditions, wetness and humidity, traffic, extreme noise levels, vibration, moving machinery, electrical shock, and heavy equipment that could result in bodily harm to coworkers or others.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains, tests and repairs traffic control devices and mobile communications equipment and monitors other equipment.
Installs, programs, and tests mobile and fixed radios and accessories.
Performs preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
Programs and tests controllers and coordinates timing as directed by engineers.
Inspects field work to ensure proper installation of devices.
Assists in troubleshooting problems with devices as reported by electricians.
Performs general electrical repair work for other divisions and departments.
Maintains assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.
Prepares and maintains detailed work records and reports.
Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility; investigates and resolves public complaints.
Performs general clerical work as required, including completing forms and records, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, etc.
Attends meetings, workshops, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Works outside regular work schedule to include on call, holidays, nights, and weekends, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
Associate’s degree in electrical or electronic maintenance and repair, or a closely related field.
Some relevant prior experience.
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
May have IMSA Level 2 certification.
Availability to work on call, holidays, nights, and weekends, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates.
Ability to compute or perform arithmetic operations using data or information.
Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as traffic control devices, electrical/electronic equipment, or the application of custom or commercial software or systems.
Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with constant problem-solving.
Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; compose routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format.
Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered.
Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.
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