JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Communications Equipment Technician

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  1400/2759

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To install, maintain, and repair telecommunications and peripheral equipment.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Communications Equipment Supervisor.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Installs and connects new telephone related equipment; installs wiring required to connect equipment to the telephone system.

 

2.         Repairs malfunctioning electronic equipment, including  terminals, electronic telephone switches, 9-1-1 telephone equipment, and sound systems.

 

3.            Determines cause of malfunctions by using electronic test equipment and technical manuals; contacts local and national vendors to research malfunctions.

 

4.            Recommends changes in the telephone system to improve efficiency or reduce maintenance problems.

 

5.            Performs preventive maintenance on telephones, peripheral equipment and telephone switching equipment.

 

6.            Operates an assigned City vehicle in the performance of essential functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.            Maintains inventory of replacement equipment and spare parts; orders parts as needed to maintain stock levels.

 

2.            Provides assistance in the design and assembling of special purpose electronic test equipment.

 

3.            Provides information to City departments concerning the type and quantity of telephone equipment to be installed to provide a desired service.

 

4.            Maintains a library of technical manuals for the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.

 

5.            Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in the installation, repair and maintenance of electronic telephone and peripheral equipment.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1999

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Installs and connects new telephone related equipment; installs wiring required to connect equipment to the telephone system.

 

Repairs malfunctioning electronic equipment, including  terminals, electronic telephone switches, 9-1-1 telephone equipment, and sound systems.

 

Determines cause of malfunctions by using electronic test equipment and technical manuals; contacts local and national vendors to research malfunctions.

 

Recommends changes in the telephone system to improve efficiency or reduce maintenance problems.

 

Performs preventive maintenance on telephones, peripheral equipment and telephone switching equipment.

 

Operates an assigned City vehicle in the performance of essential functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of basic electronic principles.

 

Good knowledge of maintenance requirements for electronic communications equipment.

 

Skill in the use of test meters and other electronic equipment.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Skill in the use of hand tools.

 

Ability to locate malfunctioning electronic components by the use of test equipment and technical manuals.

 

Ability to communicate effectively with employees of City departments and outside suppliers.

 

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals for electronic equipment.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Graduation from a vocational technical school program in Electronics; at least one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic or telephone equipment; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

JOB TITLE:  Communications Equipment Technician

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE:  Communications Equipment Technician

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                        YES                        NO

Lifting (lbs.)	50
Carrying (lbs.)	50
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                        YES                        NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust		ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)		ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü