Electronic Technician - Cultural Venues (Office of Arts and Culture) - (Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture seeks qualified candidates for an Electronic Technician (known in the performing arts/live events industry as a Stage Technician) at various City of Dallas managed cultural venues.

This position provides technical & production support with a heavy emphasis on audio and video engineering and production for arts & cultural events. The Electronic Technician is a part of the stage operations staff which reports to and works closely with a Senior Electronic Technician (Technical Director) in the execution of event productions. A wide range of events are presented in the cultural venues including dance, theatre productions, orchestra/symphony concerts, speaking engagements, choirs, and other events.

The Electronic Technician performs journey level electronic technician work involving installation, operation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment related to communications, traffic signal control, flood control, water pumping stations or related electronic/electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation.

Job Description
 

Overview

The Electronic Technician performs journey level technical work involving installation, operation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment for communications, traffic signal control, flood control, water pumping stations
or related electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation.

Essential Functions

1 Evaluates performance and reliability of electronic equipment by applying electronic theory, principles of electronic circuitry, testing procedures, and related knowledge to install, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify equipment.

2 Repairs and replaces defective electronic equipment such as communication equipment, traffic signal lights and signs, sound or lighting equipment, and telecommunication equipment or related components to eliminate malfunctions.

3 Tests electronic components, circuits, and faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction; performs various tests and implements various testing methods to evaluate soundness of all pumps, motors, and related equipment; performs alignment activities, general maintenance, and effective technical work to correct deficiencies or issues.

4 Prepares, drafts, and creates operating documentation to ensure accurate records are maintained; uses various systems to schedule and monitor completion of daily workload, generates and disseminates maintenance requests and completes shop logs and time sheets.

5 Drives and operates vehicles and other equipment to facilitate repairs, maintenance, and inspection services; loads tools and material onto vehicle to ensure material is available to install or repair equipment.

6 Takes inventory and orders equipment; ensures supplies and all electronic equipment is available to successfully complete assignments.

7 Replaces electronic components in motors and water pumps at pumping stations; performs calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on equipment for water control, water quality, and chemical handling; works on an emergency basis and works efficiently to minimize risk and resolve issues.

8 Communicates and engages effectively with various personnel, operations, and maintenance groups to address issues, provide technical direction, and resolve electronics problems quickly and professionally.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Thorough knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations controlling operations and checking of base station and mobile two-way radio equipment.

2 Thorough knowledge of the operation and function of a variety of traffic signal controllers and related equipment.

3 Thorough knowledge of sound and lighting equipment operations.

4 Thorough knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations controlling operations and checking of base station and mobile two-way radio equipment.