Electronic Technician
ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
Performs complex testing, diagnosis, maintenance, alignments and calibration, overhaul, and revision, of electronically
operated or controlled equipment or systems; may be required to perform maintenance of associated electromechanical
equipment and systems.
2. Observes the operation of systems and equipment, and applies various testing and diagnostic methods and procedures to
locate and correct malfunctions and/or failures and ensures maximum system performance.
3. Performs equipment inspections to assess the quality of service or maintenance received, and to discover incipient
malfunctions; initiates work orders requesting corrective actions for equipment not meeting maintenance or operating
standards; estimates time and materials necessary to make corrections and conducts investigations of frequent or serious
equipment failures to determine the cause of the breakdown and to recommend remedial maintenance action.
4. Recommends changes to servicing and preventive maintenance activities; assists in the revision of preventive
maintenance and operator checklists, and their frequency to sustain the proper degree of maintenance.
5. Performs analyses of equipment failures; reviews operational reports, audits, and other information, to determine where
operational enhancement can be made to prevent equipment or systems deterioration.
6. Participates in the installation, removal, modification, assembly, and/or disassembly of systems and equipment.
7. Participates in classroom, on-the-job, and correspondence training programs; attends courses at postal facilities, trade
schools, and manufacturers sites; assists in developing and implementing training programs; provides on-the-job training to
other lower level maintenance employees.
8. Provides technical support to other employees in the facility or in installations within the area served; performs in-process
and final operational checks and tests work completed by other employees; may work without direct supervision.
9. May drive a vehicle or use other appropriate modes of transportation in the course of assigned duties.
10. Follows established safety practices and requirements while performing all duties; reads and adheres to instructions
listed in applicable maintenance directives; maintains a library of maintenance directives.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.