Electronic Systems Tech II- Denver International Airport

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $34.39 - $53.30. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).

Location & Schedule

• In this position you can expect to work on site at DEN 4 days per week. Our shifts are: Day shift; 6am-4:30pm, Swing shift; 2:30pm-1am, Graveyard shift 8:30pm-7am, Suns- Weds or Weds- Saturday.
• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges occur, weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Participates in mandatory snow removal duties
• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change

Who We Are & What You'll Do

Denver International Airport Life Safety Department is looking for an Electronic Systems Technician II. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of several low voltage electronic systems that impact both the flying public and the operations of the airport. You must have strong customer service skills, be willing to work efficiently, and be flexible.

As an Electronic Systems Technician II, you will be installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing various low voltage electronic systems including security cameras, electronic access control, fire alarm, mass notification and overhead paging, local PATV, airfield lighting controls, vehicle gate controllers, biometric devices, PLC control and signaling systems, and other electronic and electrical systems.

In this position, you can expect to:

• Perform acquisition, testing, setup, programming, repair and product enhancement of electronic systems and equipment such as, radars, radios, computers, cellular phones, closed circuit TV camera systems, Smart City devices, cable TV, security, runway lighting, paging, fire alarm and other related electronic, control and signalizing systems. Access Control systems consisting of security device controllers, fingerprint, and facial authentication, biometric readers, and card readers
• Troubleshoot, test, diagnose, calibrate, and perform bench and field repairs to the component level
• Update new software and firmware for existing infrastructure to ensure it is kept up to date
• Design and fabricates circuits and related equipment as needed to utilize existing equipment, modify applications, or resolve unusual problems
• Operate a variety of computer systems designed to monitor and/or operate specific electronic and electrical systems
• Maintain detailed documentation of data collection on required and completed repair work
• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor
• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above

What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

We are looking for candidates with some or all the following experience:

• Experience installing and maintaining electronic access control systems and door hardware
• Experience with digital and analog security camera systems (Axis, Panasonic, Genetec VMS Solutions Preferred)
• Experience configuring computer networks
• Experience with PLC controlled systems
• Experience in radio transmitting and receiving equipment
• Networking background is desirable
• Audio Video system experience (Axis, Panasonic, Genetec VMS Solutions Preferred).
• Experience installing and maintaining physical access controls and door hardware.
• Associate degree of Electronic Technology or related field of study is desirable.
• Electrical background highly desirable for the Access Control Technologies systems.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience: Five (5) years' experience building and maintaining electronic systems and equipment and making component level repairs.
• Licensures/Certification(s): This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• For position in DEN, at least one of the below licenses or certifications are required at time of hire: Mass Notification Systems Installer, Access Control Supervisor Certificate, Fire Alarm License, NICET Certificate (level II or greater), BICSI Technician Certificate, CSI certification, CVT certification, or CSSI certification.
• Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until June 30th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 29th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3312 Electronic Systems Technician II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$34.39 - $53.30

Target Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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