Electronics Technician

University of Kansas
dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 10, 2024
Position Overview Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. Duties of this position include the installation and maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems, VFD's, Sound Systems, Scoreboard, and other electronic systems on campus. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! Job Description 20% - Installation, Modification and Design: Assists with, makes recommendations for and/or is responsible for the installation, modification and design of circuits which are required in order to have effective operation of electronic systems campus-wide. Prepares sketches, diagrams, or plans for electronic devices for use by related maintenance shops and other personnel in performing building systems maintenance. Selects suitable materials and components for modifying electronic equipment as needed. Reads schematics and wiring diagrams of complicated pieces of equipment. Utilizes microcomputer knowledge to monitor and analyze interactive controls, and system performance. 20% - Shop Maintenance and Expansion: Trains other shop personnel in the care and use of electronic testing equipment, hand tools, electrical and electronic systems, including public address, scoreboard, and intrusion alarms, as necessary. Initiates orders and maintains an inventory of a limited amount of fast-moving repair parts. Maintains appropriate logs on all University systems that are the responsibility of Facilities Services, and those maintained through current or future planned central computerized control. Confers with departmental personnel concerning functions to be performed and determines feasibility of the cost of equipment repair. Must be knowledgeable of highly sensitive research equipment and have knowledge of and show appropriate use of current safety practices for handling hazardous waste and other hazardous materials used in the construction of related environment. 25% - Fire Alarm Maintenance: Installs, modifies, tests, and maintains campus fire alarm systems and network. Helps instruct and train personnel to perform these same tasks. 20% - Radio Maintenance: Modifies, tests, and maintains electronic radio communications, both portable and base, as well as battery chargers, and other electronic communications equipment and devices. Conforms to Federal Communication Commission specifications in adjusting and monitoring the performance of radio units, analog and digital mini-computer, radio antennas and towers, and traffic radar equipment. Maintains records of FCC measurements for all licensed equipment for the University. 15% - Completes any other duties as assigned: Serves as lead worker to other crew members. Completes any other duties as assigned. Established time schedules for maintenance and preventive maintenance of electronic equipment, including maintaining fire alarm test records. Performs project reviews and participates in collaborative meetings for Facilities Services and Design and Construction Management as needed. Position Requirements Carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without accommodation. Work under a variety of extremes of temperature and weather, both inside and outdoors. Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Work Overtime as needed Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather if required. Work from high scaffolds and ladders, confined spaces. Must enter work order information digitally. Required Qualifications Must have a valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment. High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Three years of experience performing electronic repair, troubleshooting and installation. Certificate of completion from a vocational school or an associate degree in this trade area may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of principles and techniques of applied electronics. Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, equipment, and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades. Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics. Experience working in a college or university setting. Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application. Application review begins Friday, December 20th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to Applicants Matthew Elms m912e830@ku.edu 785-864-4982 Advertised Salary Range $42,500 - $45,000 Work Schedule 7:30-4:00 M-F or optional 10HR per day, Monday-Thursday, or Tuesday-Friday. Application Review Begins Friday December 20, 2024 Anticipated Start Date Monday January 20, 2025