Associate IT Electronics Communications Technician

SALARY DETAILS

 $38.78 - $38.78 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Application open date: 11/21/2024

Application close date: 12/06/2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at(213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

There are numerous expected vacancies located throughout the district.

The district has 600+ staff members, including programmers, network engineers, and administrative staff - all of whom provide support to the Schools and most District offices in a professional, forward thinking, and challenging environment. Technologies supported range from personal systems to enterprise-wide systems and applications.

PROJECT

In LAUSD's Information Technology Services, an Associate IT Electronics Communications Technician performs a variety of technical electronic communication and telecommunication equipment, and systems support of gradually increasing scope and complexity with increasing requirements of initiative and independence of action.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists higher-level electronics communications technicians to diagnose and maintain electronic systems by performing the following tasks:

• Replaces, assembles, installs, repairs, modifies, and/or maintains the functionality of a variety of systems including VoIP, traditional voice, and voicemail systems; digital and analog electronics communications and telecommunications systems; PBX; public address systems; community antenna television systems; CCTV, voice, video, and data systems; audio and LAN based radio receivers and transmitters; intrusion alarm systems, electronic test equipment, and associated components, and other low-voltage systems.

• Assists in troubleshooting installation, repair, and maintenance of voice and data circuits to ensure cabling for electronics systems and infrastructure.
• Assists in investigating and resolving reported electronic system issues.
• Maintains records of work activities on electronics systems
• Supports school administrators and office staff in the use and function of the electronics system at District sites.
• May assist in the preparation of written reports as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from a high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

NOTE: You MUST upload your degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your degree) or official transcripts to your candidate profile, under “attachments.”

Experience: Six months of experience in the installation, repair, and/or maintenance of electronic, low-voltage, or telecommunications related systems. Experience involving maintenance and/or repair of communication systems or other related systems is preferable. 

The following may substitute for the required experience: 

Completion of one post-high school IT education course in information technology, electronics, telecommunications, low voltage systems, or equivalent.

Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

SPECIAL NOTE

1. Employment is subject to medical clearance which meets pertinent provisions of the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations regarding protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, asbestos and lead.
2. Employees in this class may be required to work nights and weekends in emergencies.

NOTE: Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a “Detailed” evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/7876.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking experienced Associate IT Electronics Communications Technicians with a solid foundation in electronic communications and telecommunication systems, and a keen willingness to learn and grow in this field. The ideal candidate would possess a fundamental understanding of various electronic communication systems, including VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), PBX (Private Branch Exchange), public address, CCTV (Closed-circuit television/Camera systems), audio, intrusion detection systems, LAN-based radio systems, and LAN cabling plants. In addition, the ideal candidate would be adept at diagnosing and resolving issues with electronic systems and circuits. Additionally, the ideal candidate would have strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with school administrators, office staff, and other team members. 

The ideal candidate would have the knowledge of:

• Basic communications systems or other related systems.
• Basic construction, repair, and maintenance of electronic systems.
• Basic electronic theory, including voice, video, and data systems
• Troubleshooting techniques applied to digital and analog systems

The ideal candidate will also have the ability to:

• Ability to: Acquire technical knowledge from written materials and personal contacts
• Operate computers, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access Safety and effectively use small power and common hand tools
• Recognize conditions that are safety hazards or require the attention of skilled craft personnel
• Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively with problems and issues
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Work effectively with others
• Work well under pressure

Special Physical Requirement:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, and pull tools and materials safely
• Safely lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 60 pounds
• Ability to work safely at heights including the use of ladders, scaffolds, and other related equipment
• Normal color vision to distinguish color keys, conductor color codes, and video images
• Normal hearing to diagnose, adjust, and repair sound reproduction equipment
• Normal visual acuity to adjust television and camera systems
• Normal sense of smell to detect burning equipment or electronic system

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY consists of a multiple-choice test and a technical interview.

This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the on-line application. In your application you may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. Additionally, please attach your unofficial college transcript demonstrating you meet the EDUCATION requirement (refer to the Minimum Requirements section). Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. 

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