Closing Date: 12-AUG-22

Salary Grade: A31

Salary Range: $39.95 - $49.94

External/Internal: EXTERNAL

This bulletin is posted to establish an Eligibility List

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision; installs, maintains, repairs and modifies advanced communications systems carrying voice, data and video information.

Example Of Duties

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs advanced electronic equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, microwave systems, multiplex systems, data communications systems, radio base and repeater systems, fiber optic systems, computer aided dispatch systems, automatic vehicle monitoring systems, alarm systems and telephone systems
• Sets up and operates audio and video equipment in the Board Room and other locations
• Installs and maintains video cameras, video and audio tape recorders, public address systems, and related equipment
• Installs network cabling in walls, ceilings and conduit; installs patch panels, data plugs, jacks, and wall plates
• Programs and operates manual and automated test equipment to aid in the troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuit boards and modules
• Performs bench repair of electronic equipment to the unit level
• Suggests, designs, and performs modifications to electronic communication equipment and servicing methods
• Organizes vehicle and shop area and restocks supplies
• Creates and updates as-built drawings and other technical documentation
• Prepares routine records and narrative reports of maintenance activity
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. OM

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Requirements For Employment

• 4 years' journey-level experience performing preventive and remedial maintenance of communications equipment, advanced training in digital electronics, and advanced communications
• Up to 2 years' full-time training or education in DC, AC, semiconductor devices, AM/FM radio theory, advanced communications, and digital electronics at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for 2 years' experience
• Valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• Valid California Class C driver's license
• Certification in network cabling and/or network systems (LAN/WAN) is highly desirable

Knowledge:

• Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures used in the installation, operation and maintenance of microwave, advanced communications, fiber optic, category 5 cable, audio, video, telephone, public address, and alarm systems
• Category 5 cable specifications, limitations and requirements
• Vehicle operations and safety

Abilities:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and procedures
• Communicate effectively with others
• Analyze trouble in advanced telecommunications equipment at a system-wide level, and isolate the cause of the problem to the unit level
• Install, maintain, and operate microwave, advanced communications, audio, video, telephone, and alarm systems
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Install and maintain two-way radio equipment
• Climb to heights up to 125 feet
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
• Read, write, speak, and understand English