Electronics Technician III

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Performance Group Operations Manager, the Facilities Performance Mechanic is assigned on a daily basis to maintain and repair utility meters, HVAC, lighting, electrical, building automation, and devices that acquire data from these systems. The mechanic will review and ensure operational readiness of new and existing electro-mechanical systems and complete checkout of these systems as needed. The mechanic will also develop skills to use computers and mobile devices to program, operate, test, and calibrate the electrical and HVAC metering devices used by the Facilities Performance Group to measure campus energy usage and system performance. Physical Demands: Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, lifting & carrying heavy-weighted materials (up to 50 lbs.), as well as bending over to record field data. Must be able to bend, stoop, use power tools, drive motor vehicles, and climb ladders and scaffolding to work at heights up to 20 feet. Ability to work in, on around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Incumbent is deemed an Essential: Weather/Other employee subject to a 24-hour day, 7-day week span of operation. Telework is based on the discretion of supervisor’s approval. Preferences: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or vocational school or technical education that relates to this position is highly desired. Certification or license in HVAC, Electrical, or Building Automation Systems. Training in one or more of the following areas: utility metering, electronics, steam boilers, HVAC, electrical or building automation. Previous experience with installing equipment and meters. Licenses/ Certifications: Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with fewer than 6 pts. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. EXPERIENCE: Six years in related work. OTHER: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the basic electronics principles and the materials, elements, and products applicable to the area of specialization. Thorough knowledge and skill in the application of principles of applied arithmetic, geometry, and trigonometry and the system of measure applicable to the specialization; in reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; in fabricating and assembling electromechanical and structural components and equipment from drawings and specifications; in setting up and calibrating instruments and preparing equipment for testing; in operating equipment applicable to the job according to standard safety practices. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to prepare reports and detailed procedures; to use personal computers; to lead and train others in technical electronics support work; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments; confined spaces; and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Six years in related work
Thorough knowledge of the basic electronics principles and the materials, elements, and products applicable to the area of specialization
Thorough knowledge and skill in the application of principles of applied arithmetic, geometry, and trigonometry and the system of measure applicable to the specialization
in reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings
in fabricating and assembling electromechanical and structural components and equipment from drawings and specifications
in setting up and calibrating instruments and preparing equipment for testing
in operating equipment applicable to the job according to standard safety practices
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
to prepare reports and detailed procedures
to use personal computers
to lead and train others in technical electronics support work
to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery
to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.
to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery
to work in hazardous or irritating environments
confined spaces
and adverse weather or temperature conditions
to wear and work in personal protective equipment
Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with fewer than 6 pts

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or vocational school or technical education that relates to this position is highly desired
Certification or license in HVAC, Electrical, or Building Automation Systems
Training in one or more of the following areas: utility metering, electronics, steam boilers, HVAC, electrical or building automation
Previous experience with installing equipment and meters

Responsibilities

maintain and repair utility meters, HVAC, lighting, electrical, building automation, and devices that acquire data from these systems
review and ensure operational readiness of new and existing electro-mechanical systems
complete checkout of these systems as needed
develop skills to use computers and mobile devices to program, operate, test, and calibrate the electrical and HVAC metering devices used by the Facilities Performance Group to measure campus energy usage and system performance

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