7K64

PAY RANGE: 21

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN 2

(Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation)

(Street Electronic Systems)

(Surveillance Equipment)

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is full performance level technical electronic and instrumentation equipment repair work level troubleshooting, modifying, testing, calibrating, adjusting, repairing, and installing electronic, digital and analog equipment and monitoring devices. Employees in the Electronic Equipment and Instrumentation specialty are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of water quality, water supply, chemical supply, air quality, and/or wireless transmission equipment. Employees in the Street Electronic Systems specialty are responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of the City’s street lighting and alley lighting systems or the City’s traffic signal systems. Employees in the Surveillance Equipment specialty are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of fiber optic and wireless video surveillance and sound equipment. Employees perform maintenance and repair on a wide variety of electronic equipment or maintain and repair digital electronic instrumentation within a digital/analog computer-automated processing system. Employees in this class occasionally serve as lead workers. Assignments may include rotating shifts, site tours, lifting, climbing and availability for emergency duty. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical supervisor.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

Employees must perform maintenance and repair on a wide variety of electronic equipment, CCTV Equipment, digital/analog electronic and/or hydraulic/pneumatic instrumentation for the Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation specialty.
Employees must perform the work at the full performance level.
Employees in the Street Electronic Systems specialty must perform work in the Streets Department with responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the street lighting or traffic signal systems.
Employees in the Surveillance Equipment specialty must perform work in the Office of Innovation and Technology with responsibility for the maintenance and repair of fiber optic and wireless video surveillance and sound equipment.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

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Performs repair work on a wide variety of electronic equipment; inspects defective electronic equipment to determine malfunction; reads and interprets schematic diagrams, logic charts, drawings and sketches and manufacturers' manuals; uses computer diagnostics to isolate area of malfunction; interfaces digital equipment with the computer and programs equipment and diagnostics functions; uses oscilloscopes, logic probes, digital volt-ohm meters, frequency counters, potentiometers, signal generators, video TV generators, spectrum analyzers, pneumatic calibrators and other test equipment to locate defective or malfunctioning parts; repairs or replaces defective parts; tests repaired units for proper operation; calibrates and repairs testing equipment.

Installs new electronic equipment; performs modifications on electronic equipment to make it compatible with existing equipment or to enhance its functions; rewires printed circuit (PC) chips and other components on PC boards; conducts tests to assure the modification produces desired outputs; evaluates environments in which equipment is to be installed and how electronic equipment will be affected; performs mathematical computations for the correct range of functions and to correspond correctly with electrical output and chemicals affected in the process.

Makes reports on electronic or instrumentation system conditions, repairs and preventive maintenance performed; prepares and maintains repair and maintenance records as required by Federal Communications Commission or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and departmental regulations and directives; familiarizes new technicians with equipment and procedures; may serve as lead worker on some assignments.

Uses proper tools to correct problems in communication wiring or fiber optic cable to ensure the quality of the correction; makes necessary documentation for future reference; repairs optical fiber cable with the installation of connectors, splices and terminations; completes mechanical and fusion splices to ensure minimum dB loss; waterproofs splices by using splice kit; inspects installation of optical fiber to ensure proper installation.

Performs related work as required.

Electronics Equipment & Instrumentation Specialty

All Assignments

Installs, repairs, maintains, modifies and enhances electronic equipment, such as closed-circuit TVs, laser fax machines, computers, microwave communications and microprocessor-based equipment, temperature control and solid-state traffic control mechanisms, metal- and gas-detecting devices, modems, radio communications equipment, walkie-talkies, videophones, sirens, recording, regulating and controlling indicators, and other related or similar electronic equipment.

Airport Assignment

Performs installation, maintenance, repairs and enhancement modifications to aviation electronic equipment, fire alarm and fire suppression systems, flight information and display systems, security access systems, and systems monitoring weather, soil and other environmental conditions at the airport.

CCTV Assignment

Performs maintenance, repairs and enhancement modifications to CCTV equipment; codes inspection per National Association of Sewer Companies standard rules and regulations; drives vehicles to and from locations; performs vehicle inspection reports; assess collection systems and reads maps to ensure successful inspection; assists lead workers with lowering transporter into sewers; completed daily inspection reports; reviews and reports any freshwater leaks, sewer chokes, or defective hydrants using equipment; may enter manholes or sewers to replace, fix, or remove CCTV equipment.

Inspects, calibrates, tests, and adjusts CCTV equipment to ensure proper setup and use; sets up and inspects work zones; ensures equipment records and transmits information.

Water & Health Assignments

Performs mathematical computations to determine the correct calibration setting of instrumentation that controls process equipment, inputs the desired level of digital pulse into the input connectors, makes the proper adjustments until the desired outputs can be measured at output terminals; diagnoses and repairs mal- or non-functions in systems; uses video terminals to isolate system malfunctions; uses a portable keyboard to program logic controllers and diagnose problems within a process loop; installs and repairs multiplexers and various types of modems; evaluates the environment in which equipment is to be installed, and how it will affect electronic equipment; performs mathematical computations for the correct range of functions and to correspond correctly with electrical output and chemicals affected in the process; hooks up power lines and connects them to instruments, meters and/or recorders; works with electrical power equipment to verify status of instrumentation control interlocks.

Programs the main computer to system interface field instrumentation to the computer using a keyboard and basic language; sets up input, type of signals, outputs, and locations; draws and updates configuration diagrams; modifies electronic equipment to accept digital signals; modifies shunts on power control boards to receive various types of signals, digital and analog; identifies and replaces faulty power control boards.

Inspects, calibrates, tests, adjusts, flushes, cleans, lubricates and repairs analog and digital electronically, electrically, hydraulically and pneumatically activated meters, gauges and instruments used to indicate, sense, record, transmit and control operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, flow, volume and level; uses multiple types of handheld meters to troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment; uses personal computer or mobile devices to set up Programmable Logic Controllers, to calibrate meters, and to program other interfaces.

May enter manholes or underground chambers to install, maintain, or repair electronic equipment/instrumentation; may operate a truck bucket attachment to reach electronic equipment/instrumentation.

Street Electronic Systems Specialty

Street Lighting Assignment

Repairs and replaces luminaires and ballast assembly; installs mounting bracket, hardware and electrical service wire; uses ladder or bucket to complete work assignment; Strips poles of mast arms, luminaires, and all connecting wires; bolts new bracket and luminaires to poles; tapes street light wires to the electric company’s secondary power lines; trouble-shoots faulty street lights using the appropriate instruments; replaces defective street light wires, light head fixtures and ballasts; replaces alley light fixtures and poles with new units; removes damaged street light poles and installs new poles.

Repairs or replaces underground cable\lines; operates a truck bucket attachment to reach lighting fixtures; may assign trades helpers to perform routine tasks related to the work; reviews the work of trade helpers for conformance; tests completed work for proper connection and operating efficiency; investigates alley lighting complaints or complaints of inadequate or deficient street lighting; refers complaints to maintenance contractor for repairs; inspects contractors' work; inspects street lighting and alley lighting for extent of illumination and proper operation; prepares a schematic drawing showing existing street conditions and recommends type of corrective lighting.

On an assigned shift, proceeds to all street lighting emergency calls; notifies utility representatives, the police and other city departments of street lighting emergencies; directs or reroutes traffic around the knockdowns; supports leaning poles by tying poles to solid objects; ensures light safety by cutting, bending and taping wires;

Performs work as required to maintain and operate all aspects of a street lighting system.

Traffic Signal Systems Assignment

Inspects timing mechanisms, motors, flasher units and wiring systems for evidence of blown fuses, short circuits and loose wires; replaces blown fuses, re-splices burnt wires or splices into spare conductors; at knockdowns and in other emergencies may place system on flash, and secure loose wires or erect regulatory signs; removes and replaces damaged, malfunctioning and non-functioning electrical and electronic traffic signal control and sensing units; replaces sockets and bulbs in traffic lights; cleans and replaces lenses and visors.

Disassembles electrical control and sensing units; uses ammeters, voltmeters, test lamps and other testing devices to locate the causes of malfunctioning and non-functioning units; rewires and repairs or replaces worn or damaged parts; reassembles and tests repaired units; assembles, installs and tests new electrical signal and control apparatus and wiring for power and lighting; connects wiring to switches and controls; oils and adjusts timing devices; uses a stop watch to check signal operation and to synchronize individually timed and operated signal installations.

Enters manhole to locate trouble in various types of cables; uses various testing devices to locate open circuitry, shorts, grounds and cross circuits; makes spot openings into the electrical company’s cables and conducts amprobe tests to locate secondary power lines to be tapped to obtain a power supply; splices various multi-conductor cables into traffic signal system.

Performs work in the Traffic Operations Center on a rotating basis, receiving and monitoring information on traffic incidents and conditions; operates advanced traffic signal control using centralized signal system software and a centralized database storing multiple signal timing plans; troubleshoots fiber optic network using system controls; interfaces with the KITS software to operate the signal system, monitor traffic conditions, implement alternative signal timing plans, and respond to signal fault reports; disseminates information regarding emergency and non-emergency traffic incidents as necessary; determines repairs to be made and assigns crews to respond to signal knockdowns, conflicting signal indications, burned-out bulbs, and other signal maintenance issues that may arise.

Inspects and troubleshoots traffic signal communication wiring; corrects problems in communication wiring or fiber optic cable to ensure the quality; makes necessary documentation for future reference; installs and repairs optical fiber cable; completes mechanical and fusion splices to ensure minimum dB loss; waterproofs splices and inspects installation of optical fiber to ensure proper installation.

Surveillance Equipment Specialty

Installs and maintains video surveillance, wireless and sound equipment; checks the work of lower level technicians to ensure proper installation at work sites; may train new technicians; determines the proper radio frequency for closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras; uses Optima Time Domain Reflectometers, Optical Power Meters, Visual Fault Finders, Network Switches and other types equipment to ensure proper installation and calibration; troubleshoots and repairs video and sound equipment; removes and replaces cameras that cannot be repaired; transports equipment to work site; mounts hardware to poles or buildings using hand/power tools for video surveillance installation; programs surveillance cameras by entering IP addresses; analyzes design documentation and system data to plan and execute installation and activities; completes high quality device and component installation; pulls and places fiber optic cables aerially, underground and through conduits as required by each work assignment; troubleshoots in the field and conduct diagnostics to successfully problem-solve under pressure for all types of low voltage systems; repairs amplifiers, speakers and associated sound equipment; installs and maintains sound equipment at public events; connects speakers, amplifiers and mixing boards; may work with other departments to ensure sound and video installation meets needs; documents work performed and submits to group leader for review.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the principles and theories of electronics

• the repair and operation of digital electronic equipment for the Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation specialty

• computer interface and diagnostics as they pertain to digital electronic equipment

• microprocessors, multiplexers, modems, and microwave telemetry

• computer hardware configuration, software function and configuration as they are related to digital electronic and instrumentation equipment functions for the Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation specialty

• the methods involved in troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and maintaining digital and analog electronic equipment for the Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation specialty

• collection systems and road maps for the Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation specialty for positions in the Water Department.

• mathematics (particularly algebra) and electricity, as it refers to the functions and operations of electronic equipment

• methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment

• the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the electrical wiring and cable\line work trades for the Street Electronic Systems Specialty

• the occupational hazards, use of personal protective equipment, and safety precautions required to safely perform work in the area of specialization

• the Federal Communications Commission and other federal, state and local rules and regulations governing the operation and maintenance of electronic equipment

• surveillance equipment and digital recording systems for the Surveillance Equipment Specialty

• various types of fiber optic and wireless video surveillance and sound equipment for the Surveillance Equipment Specialty

• low voltage systems integration including, but not limited to, equipment application, compatibility, mounting techniques and testing procedures for the Surveillance Equipment Specialty

• the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the fiber optic work trades for the Street Electronic Systems and Surveillance Equipment Specialties

• the mechanical and electrical operation of synchronous motors and relays for the Street Electronic Systems Specialty

• the methods and techniques related to fiber optics, including the installation of fiber, fusion splicing and the use of optical time domain reflectometers for the Street Electronic Systems Specialty

• the types of cable such as: high voltage, primary, secondary, communication and fiber optics for the Street Electronic Systems and Surveillance Equipment Specialties

• the fundamentals of programming electronic controllers

SKILL IN:

• troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing complex electronic equipment and instrumentation, video surveillance and sound equipment or traffic signals and street lighting

• performing computer and other diagnostic tests to locate malfunctions in complex electronic equipment and using the results to effect proper repair

• the use and care of tools and equipment used in testing and repairing electronic equipment

• reading and interpreting schematics, logic charts and manufacturers' technical manuals

• installing concealed devices and wiring for the Surveillance Equipment Specialty

• programming IP based video surveillance products for the Surveillance Equipment Specialty

• installing, repairing and maintaining street and alley lights for the Street Electronic Systems Specialty

ABILITY TO:

• locate and repair malfunctions in complex electronic equipment

• learn characteristics and repair techniques for new electronic devices as they are procured

• repair and calibrate test equipment

• communicate technical information related to electronic repair and maintenance

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

• work from an aerial platform bucket truck, or other comparable vehicle to perform repair or maintenance if required by work assignment

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 3/18.)

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EDUCATION

Completion of post high-school trades program in the specialty area from an accredited technical institute, trade school or college including possession of a diploma indicating completion of all program curriculum requirements.

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience at the intermediate level maintaining and repairing equipment in the specialty area described below.

EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Four years of experience maintaining and repairing equipment in the specialty area, which has included two years as an Electronic Technician 1 or equivalent level performing the following work:

Electronic Equipment & Instrumentation Specialty: Maintaining and repairing electronic equipment or instrumentation systems.

Street Electronic Systems Specialty: Installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of the City’s street lighting and alley lighting systems or the City’s traffic signal systems.

Surveillance Equipment Specialty: Troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing fiber optic and/or wireless video surveillance and sound equipment.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid general radio telephone operator's license issued by the Federal Communications Commission or a radio technician certificate issued by the Association of Police Communication Officers or the National Association of Business, Education and Radio during tenure of employment as an Electronic Technician 2, if required by work assignment.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Electronic Technician 2, if required by work assignment.

Must be able to pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance for positions in the Airport Assignment

Class Established - 7/78

Spec. Revision: CSC – 03/06, Ad Board – 06/06

Spec. Revision: CSC – 8/15 Ad Board - 8/15

Spec. Revision: CSC – 2/18; Ad. Board – 3/18

Change in Pay Rate:

CSC - 6/19

Ad.Board - 7/19

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 3/23

Ad. Board – 4/23

Change in Pay Rate:

CSC – 6/23

Ad. Board – 7/23