Electronics Technician I

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

This position offers a 40 hour work week.
Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends.

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Primary duties include moderate difficulty installing and removing electronic communications equipment, repair of electronic communications equipment, and performing routine preventative maintenance. Maintain access control equipment (gates, ticket spitters, proxy card readers) for parking decks and lots. Utilize electronic test equipment to diagnose system problems and repair/replace defective equipment. Monitor wireless communication devices. Repairs to equipment include replacement of circuit boards, cables, cellular interface equipment, and fiber-optic connections. Inspect, repair, refurbish, and restore electronically-controlled devices to original operating condition. Program information into revenue control devices and send to the database for verification.

Highly skilled technical position involving a working knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic communication equipment. Demonstrate ability to diagnose and repair electronic or electrical malfunctions. Position involves the ability to operate electronic test equipment including digital voltmeters, computers, peripheral equipment, and related devices.

Perform physical work during long periods under adverse weather conditions. Driving to perform job related duties.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Perform routine maintenance and conduct repairs as needed to electronic equipment.

Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all gates, AVI devices, and revenue control devices within the parking decks.

Perform preventative maintenance on all electronic equipment.

Record each repair within an automated maintenance management system (Computerized Maintenance Management System - CMMS).

Monitor and maintain an inventory of supplies for repair of electronic/electrical equipment.

Perform all related work as required.

Receive supervision and training.