10910 Clarksville Pike • Ellicott City, Maryland 21042 • 410-313-6600 • www.hcpss.org
Preventive Maintenance Mechanic I - Electronics
Building Services
DESCRIPTION
This position is a semi-skilled worker in the maintenance of security and fire alarms, phones, public address
communications and scoreboard systems. An employee in this class, with general supervision, performs
scheduled preventive maintenance, installations, and minor repairs to electronic and electrical-mechanical
systems and equipment. Performance is evaluated on an on-going basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements
Ability to carry tools and lift equipment of 80 to 100 pounds
Ability to work at heights on aerial lifts, scaffolding, stepladders and/or extension ladders
Ability to crawl in, under, over, or through equipment
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to respond to 24-hour emergency calls after regular working hours, weekends, and holidays.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
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Cleans, inspects and tests fire alarm systems (in accordance with NFPA standards), security systems,
phones, public address systems and scoreboards on a scheduled basis
Maintains records and charts of work
Replaces devices, lamps and wiring, as needed, to correct any discrepancies noted during testing and
inspection
Notifies supervisor when major repairs are needed
Assists electronic technician in repairs
Installs electronic equipment and cables in accordance with NEC standards and all other associated
codes
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Ability to read drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, schematics, manuals, and other specifications
Use of measuring and test equipment such as volt-, ohm-, impedance, and sound meters (digital and
analog)
Ability to maintain records of work assignments and materials used
Ability to establish and maintain strong human relation skills, effective communication, excellent
customer skills and good working relationships with fellow workers, school personnel and administrators
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – continued
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Knowledge of principles of safety and first aid as they relate to the trade
Skill in the use and care of tools used in the trade
Knowledge of resistor, diode, capacitor theory, and parallel series circuits
Performs other duties as assigned.
EMPLOYEE SAFETY
The employee is responsible for using safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the
frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is also responsible for using safe practices
and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to his particular job.
The employee is further responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within the building or
grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students or staff members assigned to the building.
The employee is responsible for the safety and maintenance condition of his assigned vehicle.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent, including formal training in basic electronics and electrical theory courses,
plus one year paid experience in testing, maintaining, and repairing industrial electronic/electrical systems.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL
The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered
by a medical service selected by the Howard County Public School System.
OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of alarm controls, devices, relays, speakers, drivers, KSU, PBX, phones, speakers and
associated programs, sound consoles, microphone systems, operation theory and terminology.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, computer PC usage, DOS, Rauland TC26,
TCV, TCIV, 2490, T2524, Ademco Vista, Radioics 5200, RAM II, Edwards IRC3, EST2, ESA2000, Simplex
4020, EST LS54, Pyrotronics MXL Millennium software programs.
Equal opportunity employer
Rev. 8/2013