City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, the Electronic Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of highly skilled technical work including, but not limited to, the trouble-shooting, maintenance, testing, repair, calibration, fabrication, installation and modification of transit electronic equipment and a wide variety of other types of electronic equipment and related control system components; and performs other duties as required.

This journey-level job class is characterized by its responsibility for maintenance and repair work on various types of electronic equipment. Assignments may involve responsibility for the circuits, components, and related equipment used in connection with the operation of electronically controlled light rail and trolley vehicles. Other assignments may involve responsibility for maintaining electronic communication systems, telemetering, remote control equipment and power house equipment. It is distinguished from 7336 Electronic Instrumentation Technician, Water Pollution Control, in that the latter is responsible for the maintenance and repair of electronic systems, instruments and equipment at the City's sewage treatment plant and pumping stations. This class is distinguished from the 7329 Electronic Maintenance Technician Assistant Supervisor, which is the advanced journey level in this series, and the latter is assigned to perform the more difficult and complex work and will supervise staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance, non-routine repair, modification, and troubleshooting, calibration, removal and installation of complex electronic systems, equipment and transit vehicles.

2. Tests and calibrates electronic equipment using established test procedures; operates Diagnostic Test Equipment , function generators, oscilloscopes, transmission measuring test sets, meters, and other devices required to maintain electronic systems and equipment; utilizes various schematics, blueprints, wire lists, equipment manuals, and other resources.

3. Inspects newly installed equipment including circuits and systems to evaluate performance under operating conditions; may assist in the design fabrication, testing, and evaluation of prototypes.

4. Maintains records of work performed; develops documentation for the maintenance installation, removal and modification of electronic systems and equipment.

5. Instructs other personnel in system maintenance procedures and operations; may advise and assist management personnel and others on operating problems involving electronic transit equipment.

6. Operates special hand and power tools, such as soldering equipment, drill press grinder, crimper, saws, wire-rap tools, and other related equipment.

7. Inspects, maintains and repairs network communication systems, supervisory control, remote signal and remote control equipment, instrumentation and control systems, and flow, pressure and level sensor calibrations.

8. Inspects, maintains and repairs radio, fire alarm and security systems, video equipment, digital electronic equipment, telemetering, communication, protective relays, meters and other electronic and auxiliary apparatus.

9. Inspects, maintains and repair various miscellaneous electrical equipment in powerhouse, switch yard and sub-station; may act as an emergency operator at an unattended powerhouse station.

10. Operates a motor vehicle to respond to service requests at various locations

Knowledge of: electronics and electrical principles and theory, including digital and analog circuits

Ability to: evaluate electronic systems, circuits and components; troubleshoot signal, data and radio communications, power and signal equipment; work from schematics, drawings and blueprints; operate a motor vehicle and maintain insurability standards; use a computer and software applications.

Skill to: Instruct and advise other personnel on maintenance procedures; compose work records, documentation for maintenance; apply safety procedures in the course of work

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

1. Completion of a two (2) year or equivalent program in electronics from a recognized academic, trade or technical institution; or completion of a military training program in electronics; AND

2. Three (3) years of verifiable journey-level industrial or institutional electronic experience performing installation, instrumentation calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic systems and related electrical components and electronic sub-systems to the electronic component level; AND

3. Possession of a valid California driver’s license

Established: 5/17/1977

Amended: 4/28/2000; 3/3/2014

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.