ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN(Job Id 53296)

Location: Concord, NH. Department of Corrections, Division of Administration/Logistics, 281 North State Street, Concord NH 03301.

About the role

Performs installation, testing and repairs on electronic security systems for the Department of Corrections and performs related work as required, working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis, having responsibility for security. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Responsibilities

• Provides security, training and supervision for inmate maintenance workers in the electronics trades.
• Detects electronic deficiencies or mechanical malfunctions and takes appropriate action to effect repairs or service and ensures all work is in accordance.
• Conducts weekly testing on a portion of the electronic security system and maintains a record of testing and repairs.
• Provides technical support to the Electronic Technician II in repairing, installing, maintaining and testing of electronic security, communication and control system.
• Demonstrates possession of knowledge required to read blueprints and schematics and interpret drawings for repairs.
• Required to adhere to safety regulations as mandated by Safety Codes and departmental policy.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school; education and experience must be in electronics, electronic security systems, electricity, radio, wire communications, electronic equipment, or related field.
• License/Certification: Valid driver's license and access to transportation.
• Other Requirements: Must be available for on‑call through a rotating schedule for off‑hour coverage to respond to emergencies and requests for timely assistance, in accordance with departmental policy; must be willing to work an extended and/or flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends for emergency response to needs at the facilities; may be required to report for work with little notice due to emergencies; must pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.

Qualifications

• Trade school training in electricity or completion of a 2‑year college or technical institute program with a major study in electronics is preferred.
• A standard apprenticeship under a Master Electrician is preferred.

Benefits

• HMO or POS medical and prescription drug benefits (state‑paid health benefits value varies by plan and bargaining unit).
• State’s share of employee retirement: 12.87% of pay.
• Dental plan at minimal cost for employees and families ($500‑$1,800 value).
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan.
• $50,000 state‑paid life insurance (plus additional low‑cost options).

Pay

Hourly wage range: $19.96 – $26.41. Hazardous duty pay: $60 biweekly (in addition to base wage).

Schedule

Regular shift: 07:00 – 15:00 with Saturdays and Sundays off. Position requires on‑call rotating schedule for off‑hour coverage, and willingness to work extended/flexible schedules including nights and weekends for emergency response; may be called in with little notice.