Electronic Systems Technician 2 SY 2025-26
Definition
The Electronic Systems Technician 2 position involves performing more difficult tasks involving the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment, machinery, and systems. This position may require taking the lead over lower-level technicians.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education: Completion of a vocational, technical, or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical or electronic components, equipment, or systems.
Licenses: Appointment requires a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities
Advises, instructs, and assists lower-level technicians in resolving complex and uncommon problems involving electronic and electrical equipment, machinery, and systems.
Installs electrical components and wiring systems.
Inspects the installation of wiring systems, electrical components, meters, electronic circuitry, microprocessors, computer board components, and all equipment controlled by such systems.
Tests and troubleshoots problems with electrical components and wiring systems such as audiovisual equipment, microprocessors, security alarm systems, fire alarms, office machines and appliances, and computer board components.
Repairs electrical components and wiring systems such as microprocessors; radar traffic signal detector units; bridge lift, swing, and warning mechanisms; audiovisual equipment; and fire and security alarm systems.
Operates volt or ohm meters, calibrations and resistance potentiometers, voltage regulators, audiovisual equipment, dual trace oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, frequency counters, and signal tracers.
Operates computer terminal or personal computer for information processing.
Maintains network frequencies.
Computes numerical data by addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Answers questions and provides technical advice to staff and management.
Applies established security procedures and guidelines.
Interprets schematics.
Codes information for data entry.
Verifies entered data against source documents.
May take the lead over lower-level technicians.
Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping current knowledge of developments in the field.
Prepares and maintains essential records and files.
Leads in learning how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the theory and principles of electronics and electricity.
Knowledge of procedures for testing electronic circuitry and electrical components.
Knowledge of procedures for operating calibration and resistance potentiometers, dual trace oscilloscopes, volt and ohm meters, signal generators, and microprocessors.
Knowledge of schematic symbol systems.
Knowledge of electronic component color codes.
Knowledge of transistor theory and principles.
Ability to operate a word processor.
Ability to measure frequency ranges.
Ability to read various meters, gauges, and dials.
Ability to follow written and oral directions and plans.
Ability to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, drills, and tools associated with electrical conduit and wiring work.
Ability to operate volt or ohm meters, calibrations and resistance potentiometers, voltage regulators, audiovisual equipment, dual trace oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, frequency counters, and signal tracers.
Ability to perform precision soldering and de-soldering for electronic circuitry work.
Ability to install, inspect, troubleshoot, operate, and repair electrical components and wiring systems.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using decimals, percentages, and fractions.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate relevant information from various types of sources and materials.
Ability to synthesize facts and reach logical conclusions.
Ability to provide guidance and assistance to lower-level technicians.
Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
Ability to use American Sign Language or Braille as an acceptable form of communication.
Report To
Department Head
Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation
Salary: $57,717 - $59,717*
Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
Union Affiliation: Local 617 (pending contract negotiations)
How to Apply
NBBOE only accepts electronic applications.
Opening and Closing Dates
Opening Date: March 24, 2026
Closing Date: April 7, 2026 (or until filled)
About the Employer
The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.