IT Electronics Communications Technician
Published Date: Mar 28, 2025
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
$51.93 Hourly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Application Open Date: 3/27/2025
Application Close Date: To be determined
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.
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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
The following list includes the essential job duties/responsibilities of this classification:
- Performs a combination of the following duties such as 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 telecommunication systems and equipment, such as local area network systems; telephonic intercommunication 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.
- Troubleshoots the installation of voice and data circuits.
- Diagnoses and isolates mechanical and electronic malfunctions and repairs or replaces defective parts.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains cabling for electronics systems and insures proper terminations.
- Reads and interprets work sheets, service orders, circuit diagrams, and blueprints for systems to be installed, repaired, or modified.
- Receives reports for repair work and performs needed repairs.
- Uses a variety of electronic equipment to test sound, communication, and security alarm equipment to determine compliance with specifications.
- Supports school administrators and office staff in the use and function of the electronics systems at District sites.
- Meets with school and other District personnel to investigate reported electronics system problems.
- Performs routine maintenance, repair, modification, and construction of electronics equipment and systems.
- Acquires knowledge of repair techniques for new electronic equipment through study of technical materials and contacts with other technicians or engineers.
- Maintains records of work activities on electronics systems.
- Provides training and technical assistance to lower level personnel.
- Assists in the planning and development of modifications to existing and new electronics systems.
- Assists in the estimation of time and materials for the installation or modification of electronics systems and equipment and ordering of materials.
- May assist in the preparation of written reports as needed.
To see the complete class description for this position, visit us at https://careers.lausd.org/
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably supplemented by courses in analog and digital circuitry and in the detection and repair of electronic equipment malfunctions.
Experience:
Three years of experience in the construction, repair, and maintenance of electronic systems such as local area network cable plants, television distribution systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV), intrusion alarms, or public address/inter-electronics systems and/or the installation and support of PBX and VoIP systems, one year of which must have been at the journey level.
An Associate Degree in electronics technology or a related field, or completion of a recognized electronics apprenticeship program may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
Special:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
A BICSI certification(s), CCNA Voice or Collaboration, Avaya Certified Solution Specialist (ACSS), or ICET certification is preferable.
Special Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds
Ability to work safely at heights including the use of ladders, scaffolds, and other related equipment
Ability to work safely in confined spaces
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 systems
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate would have the knowledge of:
- Converged Solutions
- IP surveillance protocols such as MPEG and H.264
- Voice over IP (VoIP) protocols such as H.323, SIP and MGCP
- Electronic theory, including voice, video, and data systems
- Troubleshooting techniques applied to digital and analog circuits
- Electronic test equipment used in construction, service, and maintenance work
- Safety regulations, standards, and practices relative to installation and repair of electronics equipment and cable plants
- Wiring, cabling, and installation
- Pertinent employee health and safety laws, regulations, and District policies, and procedures
- Processes, materials, and tools used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems and equipment, including public address, intercom, intrusion alarm, local area networks, television distribution, and closed circuit television
- Schematic wiring diagrams, blueprints, and symbols
- Terminology, phrases, and conditions used in contracts, construction documents, and Specifications
- Treatment of hazardous materials, specifically lead and asbestos
The ideal candidate would also have the ability to:
- Use electronic test equipment, such as volt meters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
- Utilize VoIP testing equipment, software, and tools
- Read, interpret, and use plans, specifications, blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
- Acquire technical knowledge from written materials and personal contacts
- Operate computers, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and be trained on a help desk/service desk management software such as Remedy
- Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively with problems and issues
- Estimate cost of materials and labor
- Prepare reports and write clearly, concisely, and convincingly in conveying technical information
- Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively
- Work effectively with administrators, other District personnel, and the public
- Work well under pressure with multiple priorities and short deadlines
- Work independently
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of the following: Written Test, Technical Project, and Technical Interview.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
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