Electronics Specialist I - Fire and Intrusion Technician

About the role

Pima County Facilities Management is seeking two Electronic Specialist I - Fire and Intrusion Alarm Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled analysis, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electronic systems, controls, instrumentation, and related equipment;
• Performs quality control testing and diagnostic analysis to ensure proper system functionality and makes corrective adjustments as needed;
• Fabricates, modifies, or installs electronic equipment and system components from verbal instructions, sketches, plans, or technical drawings;
• Prepares estimates for repair, maintenance, or special projects based on sketches, plans, and engineering specifications;
• Prepares sketches, diagrams, and documentation to support work performed or proposed;
• Maintains detailed records of activities, services, repairs, and usage of supported equipment and systems;
• Inspects and maintains assigned tools, test equipment, and vehicles to ensure operational readiness;
• Collaborates with other divisions, agencies, or contractors to optimize resources and minimize service disruptions;
• Maintains security and accountability for tools, equipment, and materials, particularly in sensitive or restricted settings.

Requirements

• Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the electronics trade AND one year of relevant journeyman-level experience;
• Two years with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Specialist II or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, maintaining, installing, upgrading, modifying, and programming electronic gate and door access control systems;
• Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, constructing and repairing analog and digital telecommunication systems, including CCTV camera systems, intercom, public address, computer LAN, and A/V systems;
• Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, installing, inspecting, testing, and servicing fire alarm systems using current NFPA standards;
• Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, installing, and servicing intrusion alarm systems;
• Journeyman-level experience with test instruments including, but not limited to, oscilloscopes, digital and analog multimeters, signal generators, voltmeters, current meters, frequency meters, audio and video level meters, and AC/DC power supplies;
• Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, performing electronic tasks including, but not limited to, the printed circuit board component level;
• NICET 1 Certification for Fire Alarm Systems.

Skills

• Ability to obtain jail pass is required.

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $28.55 - $34.25 per hour.

Schedule

Rotating on-call shifts are required.