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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Airport Electronics Technician:- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of electronics and electromechanical equipment, including one (1) year of experience which was in the Aviation industry.
- Experience may substitute education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License.
Airport Electronics Technician Senior:- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of electronics and electromechanical equipment, including two (2) years of experience which were in the Aviation industry.
- Twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, computer science, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License.
Notes to Applicants
POSITION OVERVIEW
Perform tasks in the repair, maintenance, and installation of the AUS campus life safety and security systems, to include fire alarm and suppression, fire extinguishers, public address, CCTV , proximity card readers and security doors and hardware. Assist with the review and oversight of security and life safety work that is performed by tenants, contractors, and consultants. Provides assistance and input as the subject matter expert ( SME ) for all AUS construction projects.
Installs, troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment. Researches and orders electronic components and maintain parts inventory. Maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate various electronic systems and system components. Maintains technical files and associated inspection and discrepancy records for all campus life safety systems. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests. Test electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscope signal generators, ammeters and voltmeters.
ASSESSMENT
A skills assessment will be required for this position.
DRIVER’S REQUIREMENT
This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA .
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.
APPLICATION INFORMATION- A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
- The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
- Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
- Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
- The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
VETERAN
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL
This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.
CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES
Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
LANGUAGE
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
SHIFT INCENTIVE
Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.
OVERTIME
Overtime may be required with or without notice.
ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES
Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.
WORK HOURS
Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.
DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
Technician: $27.41 - $33.30
Senior: $29.23 - $ 36.54
Hours
Core Hours:
Sunday - Wednesday 4:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday 4:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday - Wednesday 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday - Saturday 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Rotational on-call a requirement for this position.
Job Close Date 01/06/2025 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Preferred Qualifications- Experience in the repair, testing, programing and troubleshooting of CCTV , Fire Alarm/Suppression systems or Access Control.
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Airport Electronics Technician
Airport Electronics Technician Senior
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Airport Electronics Technician
Airport Electronics Technician Senior
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in repair and maintenance or installation of electronics and electromechanical equipment, including one (1) year of experience which was in the Aviation industry. Experience may substitute education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?- Yes
- No
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- No
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- No
(Open Ended Question)
* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment
(Open Ended Question)
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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