Electronic Technician

Posting number: 1414564

Department: PW FM Repairs & Maintenance

Job classification: ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Posting type: External

Categories: Facility Management, Public Works, Miscellaneous

SummaryThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Electronic Technician (FIRE SAFETY) (Facilities Management Division). 

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.



The responsibilities of the Electronics Technician (Life Safety Systems - Fire) position include using computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of maintenance work orders; determining which hand tools are required for certain maintenance repairs. Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and certification of all Life-Safety system components including, but not limited to, Electronic Fire Alarm system maintenance, monitoring, and reporting, Electronic Fire Suppression systems maintenance and certifications, as well as Fire Pump maintenance and certifications.
Overseeing regulatory agencies mandated quarterly, semi-annual and annual inspections of the above mentioned life safety systems at eighty-six County locations. Coordinate with County vendors for the scheduling of all mandated inspections and ensure that all deficiencies found are rectified in order to satisfy certification requirements. Ensure that all regulatory required reports and documents are available for inspectors. Maintain FMD required records and documentation of work performed and compliance documents. Perform minor repairs to life safety systems as allowed by regulatory agencies. Decides if repairs needed should be completed by contractor or by FMD staff, deciding on inspection schedules to minimize impact on daily operations of County facilities and providing recommendations to supervisors about pending issues with life safety systems. Must have a significant understanding and knowledge of the NFPA codes related to Fire Monitoring and Suppression Systems.

General Description

Performs skilled technical work in the installation, adjustment, maintenance, and modification of electronic equipment.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires three (3) years of working with electronics and low and high voltage or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

A valid Florida Driver's License Class E or higher for duration of assignment.

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations /Florida Department of Law Enforcement security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI).   Therefore, this position may require (1) proof of state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening. 
 
Preferences
* Graduation from an accredited Electronics vocational school, OR Completion of a Mechanical Fire Protection Apprenticeship Program
* Associate's Degree or higher in Electronics or closely related field
* Fire Alarm System Agent (FASA)
* NICET Level 1-2 (minimal/ 2 years exp. / test)
* NICET Level 3-4 (5 yrs. exp. / test / ref.)
* One (1) year of experience working with NFPA codes related to Fire Monitoring and Suppression Systems i.e. AiM or Maximo
* One (1) years of experience using a computerized maintenance management system
* Two (2) years of experience working in a controlled, high security environment
* Two (2) years experience working with fire alarm systems Examples of dutiesDuties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Supervises subordinates in the use of a variety of instrumentation and electronic equipment including electronic tests, pneumatic/hydraulic testers, computers, master controllers, shop tools, and other specialized devices.

Installs, adjusts, and maintains alternating and direct current devices, sensors, recorders, analog/digital parameter transmitters and receivers; installs and tests special equipment such as antennae, frequency monitors, microphones, cable and electrical interference suppressors.

Installs, adjusts, and maintains medium high and ultra-high frequency alternating and direct current radio receivers, transmitters, and auxiliaries according to diagrams, drawings and sketches.

Supervises and participates in the installation, adjustment, repair, and maintenance of flow loop system, alternating and direct current circuitry with solid state electronic micro circuitry, pneumatic control systems, and related equipment.

Supervises and participates in on-site maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting work.

Assigns work to subordinate technicians, participates in the more difficult phases of installation, adjustment, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computers, flow measuring devices, sensors, analog/digital controllers, programmable controllers, transmitters and receivers, detecting devices, and other alternating and direct current devices.

Supervises complete overhaul, including adjusting, repairing, and replacing parts and converting obsolete equipment to conform to present control loop design and construction standards.

Makes recommendations to superiors for the improvement of instrumentation, industrial electronic/electrical, pneumatic/mechanical control devices and digital frequency shift telemetry.

Estimates time and materials required for proposed jobs maintains records and submits various reports requisitions supplies and equipment; prepares and maintains operating and special reports as required by superior.

Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
• Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.

QualificationsPhysical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.

Supplemental informationCounty Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.