Electronics Technician

Job Title:
Electronics Technician

Location: OPS Service Center, 4041 N 72nd St, Omaha NE 68134

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Work Schedule / FLSA Status: 261 Days - 12 Months / 8 hours per day

Salary

Schedule:

This is a full-time negotiated position. Salary grade 87D

Position Purpose: This individual will repair, maintain & install mechanical/electrical sub-systems of a broad array of security systems, door access, security cameras and safety systems.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

Diagnose network systems, including IP networking, VLANS, and DHCP reservations.

Diagnose, repair, adjust, and install Intrusion Security, Camera & Card Access systems.

Prepare and manage the electronic security budget, which is used for the upkeep and installation of new security equipment throughout the District.

Enter various card access door schedules as prompted by building administrators or designees to ensure access for various events.

May be required to work outside of normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position.

Respond to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety/ security concerns.

Inspect fire alarm panels and detectors to maintain compliance with state fire inspection criteria.

Perform trade-related tasks as assigned by the foreman or Maintenance Supervisor.

Perform job duties independently and efficiently, exhibiting reliable judgment, setting appropriate priorities and timelines, and solving problems in support of successful and timely completion of responsibilities.

Record information about parts, materials, and repair procedures.

Maintain records to support the financial accountability of this program.

Communicate courteously and effectively with the public and school district staff.

Maintain satisfactory attendance and productivity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma
• Associate's degree in Electronics, preferred.
• Minimum of five years of full-time experience with Security, Camera & Access Controls systems.
• Knowledge and experience working with Genetec, DMP, Mercury, and HID, Axis hardware preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of personal computer, Microsoft Office 365 software, and District CMMS software (computerized maintenance management system - Layer).
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Skills pertinent to positive human relationships with the ability to communicate and work effectively with staff members and the community in a multicultural setting.
• Above average attendance and work performance.
• Will maintain strict confidentiality of information and records.
• Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to meet the District's insurability requirements.
• Ability to pass functional assessment of physical abilities.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and a fax machine. Must always comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel:
Limited travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Physical ability to climb, kneel, stoop, walk, and engage in heavy physical activities, including exerting force equal to lifting seventy (75) pounds in performance of job-related tasks.
• Ability to climb ladders with tools and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, and heights of up to fifty (50) feet.
• Physical strength, flexibility, coordination, dexterity, and endurance.
• Ability to work in physically constricted areas.
• The individual must pass a pre-employment assessment of abilities to meet these physical requirements, to be arranged by the school district.

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to…