Facilities Electronics Technician

Washington County's Facilities Division takes great pride in the planning, construction, maintenance, and repair of nearly 45 County-owned buildings (over 1.8 million square feet), grounds, parks, and associated hard-scape. We are looking for a Facilities Electronics Technician to join our skilled team in providing physical and electronic security support. The Facilities Electronics Technician duties consist of all things low voltage and will perform advanced-level development, installation, maintenance, and repair of various electronic equipment and systems, such as intrusion detection, fire alarm and evacuation, electronic signage, duress (panic) alarm, public address (paging), building management, and various other electronic systems.

The person in this position will receive general direction regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments and will operate with a high degree of independence and professional judgment to solve highly complex problems in the performance of assigned duties. Work is generally performed during standard business hours; however, this position will be required to be on-call, work weekends and evenings, and may be called back to work during emergencies.

The Ideal candidate will possess a Bosch Certification and have familiarity with Symmerty access controls, however an opportunity to obtain certification and training will be provided. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to learn through on the job training closed-circuit television (CCTV). They will have experience in repairing, installing and servicing electronic building equipment as mentioned above. The successful candidate for this position will be committed to contributing to an inclusive and safe space for everyone within and interacting with the Facilities, Fleet & Parks Department. We are looking for an energetic Facilities Electronics Technician professional with a passion for public service, an eye for detail, a strong work ethic, ability to multi-task, ability to respond to emergency situations, demonstrate good communication skills, and have consistent attendance. A Successful candidate will enjoy performing routine tasks and be able to shift priorities to respond to urgent work requests with pride, professionalism, and a positive demeanor.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications.

This position is classified as Facilities Electronics Technician. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the full information of this classification, please use the following link here.

Education and Experience:

• An Associate's Degree in electronics technology or a related field and two (2) years of experience in repairing, installing, and servicing electronic building equipment and systems similar to those in the required duties; OR
• Four (4) years of experience in repairing, installing, and servicing electronic building equipment and systems similar to those in the required duties.

• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record.
• Possession of a valid Limited Energy Class A Technician license issued by the State of Oregon.
• Will require successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes - after June 29, 2025.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions. This process will begin after July 8, 2025.
4. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME Review as soon as possible.
5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
6. Post-Offer Check: The selected finalist(s) for this position must be able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office. The background Investigation for this position typically take 8-12 weeks to complete so you will want to plan accordingly. The information that will be required when you complete the Personal History Statement includes, but is not limited to:
   • Employment Information (past 10 years or back to age 17; 3 co-workers will be requested from each past employer)
   • Residential Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
   • Financial Information
   • References (6 without using the same people as coworker or supervisor references)
   • Family Member Information
   • Driving History
   • Past/Present Drug Use and/or Controlled Substances
   • Criminal History
7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act - Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.govat least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
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Questions (??'s) Regarding This Recruitment: Laura Aranda, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Email: Laura_Aranda@washingtoncountyor.gov