ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Duties and Responsibilities Performs complex testing, diagnosis, maintenance, alignments, calibration, overhaul, and revision of electronically operated or controlled equipment or systems; may be required to perform maintenance of associated electromechanical equipment and systems. Observes the operation of systems and equipment and applies various testing and diagnostic methods and procedures to locate and correct malfunctions and/or failures, ensuring maximum system performance. Performs equipment inspections to assess the quality of service or maintenance received, discovers incipient malfunctions; initiates work orders for corrective actions; estimates time and materials necessary to make corrections and conducts investigations of frequent or serious equipment failures to determine causes and recommend remedial maintenance action. Recommends changes to servicing and preventive maintenance activities; assists in the revision of preventive maintenance and operator checklists and their frequency to sustain proper maintenance. Performs analyses of equipment failures; reviews operational reports, audits, and other information to determine where operational enhancement can prevent deterioration. Participates in the installation, removal, modification, assembly, and/or disassembly of systems and equipment. Participates in classroom, on-the-job, and correspondence training programs; attends courses at postal facilities, trade schools, and manufacturer sites; assists in developing and implementing training programs; provides on-the-job training to other lower-level maintenance employees. Provides technical support to other employees in the facility or in installations within the area served; performs in-process and final operational checks and tests work completed by others; may work without direct supervision. May drive a vehicle or use other appropriate modes of transportation in the course of duties. Follows established safety practices and requirements while performing all duties; reads and adheres to instructions listed in applicable maintenance directives; maintains a library of maintenance directives. Performs other duties as assigned. United States Postal Service #J-18808-Ljbffr