Electronics Technician I - Fire Safety
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Engineering Services is seeking an Electronics Technician I to construct, modify, and maintain electronics equipment used for instruction, research, medical patient care, or other university programs and services. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of 6:30a.m to 2:30p.m. Monday-Friday. This person will report for our Fire Safety Supervisor, and work closely with our Electronics Technician II to ensure optimized performance of our hospital electronics.
Job Duties:
- Builds custom electronic equipment according to designs prepared by engineers or supervisory personnel. Assists in preparing schematic and wiring diagrams.
- Repairs developmental and production electronic equipment such as computers oscilloscopes and X-ray equipment after consultation regarding diagnosis of the repair problem.
- Modifies functions of various equipment to conform to specific requirements.
- Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and electronic instruments.
- Calibrates and adjusts electronic equipment to insure optimum performance.
- Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of developments in the field.
- Assist with testing and maintenance of low voltage applications (fire alarm, card access, overhead paging, etc).
- Assist with key assignment and control.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a two-year resident electronics trade school, or any combination of training and experience from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired.
Desirable Qualifications
- Iowa State Licensed Low Voltage Electrician
- Electronic Security Association (ESA) 1; or NICET 1 Certified (NICET preferred)
- Proficiency in computer software applications (Microsoft Office suite)
- Attention to detail
Application Process: Please attach a resume (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact Joseph Beebe at joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with any questions.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
