Electronic Maintenance Technician 7318 Citywide - T00132
Electronic Maintenance Technician 7318 Citywide - T00132
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Job Description
Under general supervision the Electronic Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of highly skilled technical work including but not limited to the troubleshooting maintenance testing repair calibration fabrication installation and modification of transit electronic equipment and a wide variety of other types of electronic equipment and related control system components; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of Important and Essential Duties
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
- Performs corrective and preventive maintenance nonroutine repair modification and troubleshooting calibration removal and installation of complex electronic systems equipment and transit vehicles.
- Tests and calibrates electronic equipment using established test procedures; operates Diagnostic Test Equipment function generators oscilloscopes transmission measuring test sets meters and other devices required to maintain electronic systems and equipment; utilizes various schematics blueprints wire lists equipment manuals and other resources.
- Inspects newly installed equipment including circuits and systems to evaluate performance under operating conditions; may assist in the design fabrication testing and evaluation of prototypes.
- Maintains records of work performed; develops documentation for the maintenance installation removal and modification of electronic systems and equipment.
- Instructs other personnel in system maintenance procedures and operations; may advise and assist management personnel and others on operating problems involving electronic transit equipment.
- Operates special hand and power tools such as soldering equipment drill press grinder crimper saws wirerap tools and other related equipment.
- Inspects maintains and repairs network communication systems supervisory control remote signal and remote control equipment instrumentation and control systems and flow pressure and level sensor calibrations.
- Inspects maintains and repairs radio fire alarm and security systems video equipment digital electronic equipment telemetering communication protective relays meters and other electronic and auxiliary apparatus.
- Inspects maintains and repair various miscellaneous electrical equipment in powerhouse switch yard and substation; may act as an emergency operator at an unattended powerhouse station.
- Operates a motor vehicle to respond to service requests at various locations.
- May include additional duties as assigned.
Nature of Work: Work involves some physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers limbs and body; exposure to some physical working conditions where minor injuries may occur. Normal color vision and a high degree of mechanical dexterity are mandatory. Incumbents are required to work with potentially hazardous equipment and materials high voltage chemicals heavy equipment requiring lifting and in confined spaces or dark and damp locations and on ladders for long periods of time. The nature of the work may require driving a vehicle to various work locations in inclement weather conditions such as in rain sleet snow on icy muddy roads.
Qualifications :
Education: Completion of a two 2 year or equivalent program in electronics from a recognized academic trade or technical institution; or completion of a military training program in electronics; AND
Experience: Three 3 years of verifiable journeylevel industrial or institutional electronic experience performing installation instrumentation calibration maintenance troubleshooting repair and modification of electronic systems and related electrical components and electronic subsystems to the electronic component level; AND
License: Possession of a valid California drivers license at the time of appointment
NOTE: Some positions require:
- Possession of Class B Commercial Drivers License. Employees appointed to these Departments may be required to obtain the Class B Drivers License within six 6 months from the appointment date.
- Two 2 years of experience working on and around utility power transmission and/or distribution systems up to 115 thousand volts.
- Maintenance and repair of Transit Vehicles and/or Transit Vehicle Electronic Equipment Signals and Motive Power Electronics.
- Lifting heavy equipment and components up to 70 pounds in weight.
- Availability to work shifts weekends and holidays.
- Availability after hours by phone or pager by the employing department so that he/she can be notified during a departmental emergency to immediately report to work in accordance with the relevant Union Memorandum of Understanding.
- Five 5 years working experience with SIMPLEX fire alarm system and the Monitor Dynamics Inc. (MDI) access control system.
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Selection Procedures: (General Exam Process)
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:
Written MultipleChoice Examination (Weight 100: Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written multiplechoice test designed to measure knowledge skills and/or abilities in jobrelated areas which may include but is not limited to: knowledge of electronics and electrical principles and theory including digital and analog circuits; ability to evaluate electronic systems circuits and components; ability to troubleshoot signal data and radio communications power and signal equipment; ability to work from schematics drawings and blueprints; workplace safety
This is a standardized examination and therefore test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.
Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A score report will be established so applicants can view the ranks final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information including names of applicants on the eligible list shall not be made public unless required by law. However an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g. as a result of appeals) as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list/score report resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
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Medical Examination/Drug Testing:
Candidates who are being considered for appointment for positions may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that Class 7318 Electronic Maintenance Technician is a safetysensitive position under regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration 49 CFR Part 655. Federal law requires that all transit employees who perform safetysensitive functions be subject to random postaccident reasonable suspicion returntoduty and followup drug and alcohol testing. All applicants for SafetySensitive positions shall undergo urine drug testing prior to employment and within 90 days prior to performing SafetySensitive functions for the first time. Receipt by the SFMTA of a negative test result is required prior to the employee being placed on the payroll. A positive adulterated negative dilute or substituted test will result in a decision not to hire and the applicants name will be removed from the list of eligibles for SafetySensitive positions. The SFMTA will not consider hiring any person who tested positive adulterated substituted or refused to submit to testing for a minimum of two years following the positive test.
In addition each applicant who has worked for a Department of Transportation (DOT)regulated employer(s) within the last two years will be required to sign a consent form prior to appointment authorizing SFMTA to obtain information from his/her prior employers concerning his/her drug and alcohol test history. Each applicant will also be required to provide SFMTA with information regarding whether during the last two years the applicant tested positive or refused to test on any preemployment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the applicant applied for but did not obtain safetysensitive transportation work covered by DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. SFMTA will not hire any applicant for a safetysensitive position who fails to provide this information or fails to provide written consent for the release of information from prior employers.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance:
Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check including FBI fingerprints and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1 every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.
Customs Clearance:
This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Customs Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1 every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access a requirement for this position may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 19 Part 122 Sections 181 or 189.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement including requirements time periods and other particulars except when superseded by federal state or local laws rules or regulations. Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources 1 S Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor San Francisco CAby close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements applications and examination policies including applicant appeal rights can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf/departments/civilservicecommission.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
- Information About The Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Veterans Preference
- Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
How to Apply:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.
1. Visit Careers with Purpose City and County of San Francisco (sf)
2. Type 7318 in to the Search by class or keyword field.
3. Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
4. Select the Apply Now button and follow instructions on the screen.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process please contact the exam analyst
AN CBT7318T00132 Combined Promotive Entrance
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
