Position Information:

Position Title: Skilled Maintenance Worker III - Low Voltage Systems Technician

Location: Maintenance & Operations Department 

Work Year: 12 months

Hours/Days: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)          

Requirements / Qualifications

SKILLED MAINTENANCE WORKER III - 

LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Maintenance Supervisor, to perform specialized technical work in the installation, programming, repair, and maintenance of a variety of electronic systems and equipment including but not limited to alarm, CCTV and CATV, communications, intercom; to provide skilled maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of a variety of telephone equipment, intercom, master clocks/bells, fire alarm systems, Public Address (PA) systems, timing clock systems, projectors, and marquees; to lead and participate fully in a variety of skilled, journey level craft work in the maintenance, repair, construction and upkeep of school buildings, facilities, and miscellaneous equipment; perform skilled craft work in one or more of the building maintenance trades; have completed apprenticeship or equivalent training in one or more of the trades utilized in the maintenance of District facilities and have achieved journey level status; and to do other related work as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Install, service, repair, and maintain a variety of specialized telephone and electronic equipment including intercom, clock, bell, and fire alarm systems.

• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, program, and service electrical equipment; assist end users with set-up, operation and configuration changes as necessary.

• Programs a variety of electronic equipment such as: alarms, bell systems, intercoms, telephones, radios, and other programmable equipment

• Replace components in a variety of systems as needed; estimate time and materials for needed repairs, upgrades or equipment replacement.

• Schedule routine preventive maintenance work and maintain accurate records and logs of such activity; requisition parts, components and supplies as required.

• Install cable, conduit or fiber optic runs in labs, classroom and other District facilities.

• Work from plans, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and work orders

• Drive a vehicle to and from work sites, suppliers and contractors.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Prepare and maintain records;

• Establish and utilize safety procedures.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Interpret and work from wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, blueprints or work orders.

• Ability to work safely and productively around students.

• Diagnose problems with telephone systems, intercom, clock, bell systems, projectors, timing clocks and synchronizing clock systems.

• Proper use and care of electronic test equipment and tools associated with the trade.

• Meet schedules and timelines. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with District staff, co-workers, vendors, and other professionals when needed; work independently with limited direct supervision.

• Maintain simple and concise records and prepare accurate reports; maintain inventories of equipment or warranties

• NEC and other applicable electrical codes;

• Electronics, test equipment, schematics and logic diagrams;

• Building plans and blueprints;

• Safe working methods, practices and procedures;

• Laws applicable to construction and layout requirements.

ABILITY TO

• Follow work & safety procedures, written & verbal instructions, and schedules;

• Perform skilled, journey-level work in one or more of the building trades;

• Skillfully use a variety of hand and power tools, machines and equipment utilized in the building trades;

• Plan and layout work, including estimating time and material costs;

• Perform basic techniques of supervision;

• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches and shop drawings;

• Maintain records and prepare reports as required;

• Provide lead supervision in coordinating and directing the work of others;

• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills;

• Organize tasks, set priorities, maintain work pace;

• Respond appropriately to direction & changes in work setting;

• Work with minimal supervision;

• Perform repetitive tasks;

• Manage multiple tasks;

• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, Training, and Experience 

• Graduation from high school and four (4) years of experience in the repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of telephone, intercom, alarm, clock and bell systems.

• Three (3) or more years of current experience at the journey level in the electrical trade: OR

• Two (2) years at or equivalent to the level of Skilled Maintenance Worker II, wherein the individual has qualified for journey level maintenance experience in the Electrical trades.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Valid California Class C driver’s license;

• Have an acceptable driving record; and qualify for insurability by the District’s insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out the essential functions listed above

Physical Demands:  Reach, bend (up to continuously); stand, walk, look down (frequently); sit, drive, stoop, squat, kneel, climb (to roof), reach overhead, push, pull, twist (occasionally); crawl, lay down (infrequently); lift/carry up to 50 pounds (occasionally), to 75 pounds with assistance (up to occasionally); grasp & manipulate tools/supplies (frequently); use seeing, hearing and speaking.

Working Conditions:  Indoors: schools, shop. Outdoors: school grounds, driving. Exposure to: dust/wind; seasonal temperatures (to 110 degrees); electrically and mechanically operated equipment; risk of electrical shock; working near moving mechanical parts; paint, cleaning agent & roof patch odors; power tool noise; handle drain cleaner, muriatic acid, gasoline; jackhammer & sawzall vibration.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Classified Bargaining Unit Position

October 2016                                                                                                          

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs, please contact: 

 Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

 1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 Hemet, CA 92545

 (951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

jsantos@hemetusd.org

 For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

Director, Student Support Services

 1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 Hemet, CA 92545

 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

 For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

 Denise Sunderland , Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance 

and Educational Equity 

1791 W. Acacia Avenue 

Hemet, CA 92545 

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700

dsaunderland@hemetusd.org