Electronics Technician

Job Summary

This position is located at Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC) in Indian Springs. The incumbent will be responsible for assembling, testing, calibrating, and repairing a variety of electronic systems and components. This includes identifying and troubleshooting faults within electrical systems and equipment, pinpointing defective parts or components that may be causing abnormal operation in computer systems or associated devices. The role also involves the installation of appropriate computer cabling and cable distribution systems to ensure proper system functionality.

Electronics Technicians perform work requiring the application of electronic principles and practices involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair, programming, and modification of a variety of electronic and computerized equipment including test equipment, computers, monitors, radios (hand held, mobile, base stations and repeaters), televisions, audiovisual equipment, alarm systems, telephone interconnect and switching equipment, data terminals and printing systems, grounding systems and surge protection equipment.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school in electronics or closely related field and two years of experience performing work involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair, and modification of a variety of electrical and computerized equipment.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience performing the work described above.
• One year of experience as an Electronics Technician II in Nevada State service.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

• Repair, align and program units, systems, and circuits down to component or module level and troubleshoot electronic and peripheral equipment using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, communication break‑out boxes, telephone test sets, microcomputers and microprocessors, diagnostic programs, and various hand and power tools to keep equipment operational.
• Repair, calibrate, program, and maintain test equipment using applied theory and tools to ensure continued operation.
• Install cabling and cable distribution systems to interconnect telephone and data systems throughout facilities.
• Maintain assigned inventory of parts and equipment; research part numbers, descriptions, and prices; coordinate with vendors, private industry, federal and state agencies for purchase, repair, maintenance, and modification of agency electronic equipment.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of work completed, associated files, and vendor information; establish and update records and schematics; perform software and configuration changes and updates.
• Assist agency staff with equipment usage and technical problems related to equipment failures.
• Develop custom circuit boards and subsystems to provide components unavailable from commercial sources or requiring modification for use with existing systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Act as lead worker over lower‑level Electronics Technicians, providing input on performance, work assignment, review, and training staff. May coordinate fire alarm testing and training on fire alarm notification equipment.

• General knowledge of: technological advances in modern electronic equipment and systems.
• Skill in: troubleshooting and repairing fire alarm panels and systems and electro/mechanical locks and gates.
• Ability to: perform fire alarm testing and/or training as required; organize and coordinate work activities of others; provide technical guidance and training to staff; prepare documentation related to work performed; and possess all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at lower levels.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid…