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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Electronics Technician I in ABILENE, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionElectronics Technician ICome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living CentersThe state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!Electronics Technician IPerforms advanced restoration, renovation, and maintenance work involving fire alarm, fire extinguisher fire sprinkler, electrical and electronic equipment. Work may include creation of specialized electrical or electronic devices to meet needs of the campus. Typical work involves telephone, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, electrical and electronic adaptive and monitoring equipment, and similar electrical and electronic devices and equipment. May function as a resource specialist in a designated skilled trade. Has extensive knowledge of the Life Safety Code and related codes to include fire and smoke control, fire doors, fire alarms and associated equipment, fire suppression and vent hood systems, State Fire Marshal and ICF-MR inspection and compliance criteria. Communicates to promote productive work relationships. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsAttends Work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Performs building and systems inspections and preventive maintenance inspections. Assembles, installs, repairs, and maintains fire alarm, fire extinguisher, fire sprinkler, electrical and electronic equipment. Plans, schedules, and oversees building systems repair, renovation, or restoration projects. Performs repairs and renovations to modernize a building (or system) or adapt it to new uses. Troubleshoots fire alarm and fire sprinkler system malfunctions and correctly determines causes and necessary corrective actions. Trains employees on electrical and electronic-related equipment, procedures, and safety practices. Completes paperwork and oversees a record-keeping system. Maintains inventory of shop equipment, supplies, materials and components. Requisitions needed supplies and equipment. Communicates, orally and in writing, to facilitate maintenance-related business and promote productive work relationships. May inspect maintenance work performed by other staff and/or contractors to ensure contract compliance.Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=600816 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.