Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician

Performs design, installation, maintenance, and administrative duties on installed electronic systems, including Nurse Call, overhead paging, Fire Alarm, Security Alarm, Access Control, Security Cameras, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Commercial Guest Wireless Internet and the Engineering Network providing patient safety, physical security and quality of life for both Veterans and staff at all VHSO facilities.

Works in all areas of the medical center, supporting both patient care and ancillary services. The person is capable of planning and performing scheduled and unscheduled (emergency) maintenance on systems to ensure that they are operating properly, calibrated, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Seeks ways to reduce failures, eliminate safety hazards, and enhance accuracy and reliability. The incumbent recommends whether systems should be removed from service, allowed to remain in service, or be restored to service.

Responsible for design, installation, programming and maintenance of network equipment, including routers, firewalls and switches in a multi-campus computer network. Performs routine testing and verification to ensure proper network operation.

Drafts and submits packages for the acquisition of materials and/or utilizing contracts, the package includes a Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW); Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and a market Research Report.

Maintains current certification as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Manages the operation and maintenance of the facility fire alarm system by monitoring both the computer monitoring system and the fire alarm control panels ensuring the system operating within code.

Creates, updates and reviews technical drawings, including blueprints, wiring diagrams and circuit schematics to ensure greater accuracy and compliance with applicable codes & regulations.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Subject to change based on the needs of the Facility.