Electronic Technician Advance

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The overall function of this position is to aid the Electronic Technician Supervisor by providing functional supervision over a team of electronic technicians and electrician specialists. In the absence of the Electronic Technician Supervisor, the employee schedules daily work assignments, requests needed materials for the team, and based on priority, responds to districts maintenance requests such as AC/HVAC, ice machine, and general electrical repair work for the numerous buildings maintained and operated within District 08.

This position must provide functional supervision with the electrical repair, maintenance and operation of one (1) vertical lift bridge.

This is a hands‑on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 751 and report to Electronic Technician Supervisor.

• Three years of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
• Three years of experience or training in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software); OR
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification plus one of the following:
  • Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
  • Two years of experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).

Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

• Reviews work of and provides guidance to lower level Electronic Technicians on a project basis.
• Reads and interprets the most complex electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during diagnosis and repair of complex electronic equipment.
• Makes estimates of repairs to determine if feasible.
• Provides visual inspection of television equipment, checking for safety defects and repairing as required.
• Maintains an inventory system of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.
• Performs diagnosis and repairs on the most complex electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance operations as required on a periodic basis.
• Assists in check-out and installation of equipment and systems and recommends acceptance or rejection until corrections are made.
• Installs, updates, and expands components and systems to equipment and checks for proper operation.
• Performs repairs to component level on equipment responsible for.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Electronic Technician Advance – $ $ 53,643.00 Annually

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Chris Goatley

Electronic Technician Supervisor

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