Electronics Technician - Plant Operations

Job Description and Duties

The permanent/full-time Electronics Technician will be directed by the Electrician Supervisor in Plant Operations at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials associated with the Electronic Shop.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces components of the cluster cabinets located in the tunnel area of the facility.
• Programs the Security System computer, repairs related components, and notifies service contractors as necessary.
• Ability to perform the work of a journeyman electronic technician. Has the physical agility to climb and work off ladders, work on his/her hands and knees for a prolonged time, lift and carry a minimum of 70 pounds, work unassisted if necessary and work standing throughout the workday.
• Maintains and upkeeps all tools, equipment, and buildings associated with the Electronic Shop and Plant Operations.
• Understands and follows all Division of Industrial Safety and Building Codes when work is being performed in all areas of the facility.
• Repairs and maintains radio and television and related components.
• Repairs and maintains various components of the facility's cable television network.
• Repairs and maintains the portable telephone system located in the facility's courtyards and other portable telephones as necessary.
• Reads, understands, and conforms to all Hospital Administrative Directives and Plant Operations policies. Is aware of the location of the Safety Data Sheets (S.D.S.) and knows how to use them.

Eligibility : To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Click here to take the Electronics Technician Exam

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position may require you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - If using college education to meet the minimim qualifications, you must provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts. Please note that any foreign transcripts must include include a verification for U.S. equivalency through an independent company.
  **If not using college education to meet the minimum qualifications, you may instead bypass this requirement by selecting 'Choose/Upload' for the required document and then select 'Bypass File'.**