NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEï½N SUPERINTENDENT
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 2
Office of Safety & Security
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Electronic Systems Technician 2 in the Office of Safety & Security.
This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.
DEFINITION: Under limited supervision performs the more difficult tasks involving the installation testing maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment machinery and systems; may take the lead over lower-level technicians; performs other related duties as required.
Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Completion of a vocational technical or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in work involving the installation maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components equipment or systems.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
instructs and assists lower-level technicians in the resolution of complex and uncommon problems involving electronic and electrical equipment machinery and systems.
electrical components and wiring systems.
the installation of wiring systems electrical components meters electronic circuitry microprocessors computer board components and all equipment controlled by such systems.
and troubleshoots problems with electrical components and wiring systems such as audiovisual equipment microprocessors security alarm systems fire alarms office machines and appliances and computer board components.
electrical components and wiring systems such as microprocessors; radar traffic signal detector units; bridge lift swing and warning mechanisms; audiovisual equipment; and fire and security alarm systems.
volt or ohm meters calibrations and resistance potentiometers voltage regulators audiovisual equipment dual trace oscilloscopes logic analyzers frequency counters and signal tracers.
computer terminal or personal computer for information processing.
network frequencies.
numerical data by addition subtraction division and multiplication.
questions and provides technical advice to staff and management.
established security procedures and guidelines.
schematics.
information for data entry.
entered data against source documents.
take the lead over lower-level technicians.
journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping current knowledge of developments in the field.
and maintains essential records and files.
be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
of the theory and principles of electronics and electricity.
of procedures for testing electronic circuitry and electrical components.
of procedures for operating calibration and resistance potentiometers dual trace oscilloscopes volt and ohm meters signal generators and microprocessors.
of schematic symbol systems.
of electronic component color codes.
of transistor theory and principles.
to operate a word processor.
to measure frequency ranges.
to read various meters gauges and dials.
to follow written and oral directions and plans.
to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches screwdrivers pliers wire strippers drills and tools associated with electrical conduit and wiring work.
to operate volt or ohm meters calibrations and resistance potentiometers voltage regulators audiovisual equipment dual trace oscilloscopes logic analyzers frequency counters and signal tracers.
to perform precision soldering and de-soldering for electronic circuitry work.
to install inspect troubleshoot operate and repair electrical components and wiring systems.
to add subtract multiply and divides using decimals percentages and fractions.
to comprehend interpret and evaluate relevant information from various types of sources and materials.
to synthesize facts and reach logical conclusions.
to provide guidance and assistance to lower-level technicians.
to prepare and maintain essential records and files.
to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
to read write speak understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.
REPORTS TO: Department Head
SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
: $57717 - $59717*
Period: Twelve (12) Months
Affiliation: Local 617
*Pending contract negotiations
HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: March 24 2026
Closing Date: April 7 2026 or until filled
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
