County of Santa Clara

Electronic Repair Technician

County of Santa Clara$96K — $116K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; trade coursework in electronic repair can substitute for experience.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in electronic or low-voltage electrical repair.
  • At least one year of experience with building systems such as security and camera systems.
  • Possession of Electronic Access Control certification is desirable.
  • Valid California driver's license is required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and maintain electronic devices and low-voltage electrical components.
  • Troubleshoot and test electronic devices connected to networks.
  • Reconfigure and install special electronic systems, including security and camera systems.
  • Install low-voltage wiring and components for electronic systems.
  • Inspect new electronic systems installed by contractors.
  • Manage parts inventory and initiate purchase requests for components.
  • Prepare status reports on system operations and configurations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid leave including vacation and sick leave.
  • Retirement plan options with county contributions.
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Salary : $96,168.80 - $116,274.08 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-K94-A
Department: County-Wide Recruitment
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 03

Description

Under general supervision, to maintain, repair, and install a variety of electronic devices and systems.
Typical Tasks

  • Repairs, replaces, maintains, or modifies electronic and low-voltage electrical components and defective parts for a variety of equipment and system controls (i.e., camera systems, pneumatic tube systems, security systems, card access systems, monitoring equipment, etc.);
  • Tests and troubleshoots a variety of electronic devices connected to a network and/or pneumatic tube systems;
  • Reconfigures, upgrades, and/or installs special electronic systems (i.e., security systems, card access systems, pneumatic tube systems, camera systems, etc.);
  • Installs low-voltage wiring, transformers, panels, controls, and pre-programmed devices;
  • Inspects new electronic and pneumatic tube control systems installed by contractors;
  • Maintains parts inventory and initiates purchase requests for repair parts and accessories;
  • Prepares various activity status reports to record system operation, device configuration, and other related information;
  • Familiarizes and may train users in all aspects of the assigned systems (i.e., camera systems, pneumatic tube systems, etc.);
  • Removes and replaces like devices in fire alarm systems (i.e., smoke detectors, pull stations, strobe lights, etc.);
  • Bench tests removed devices and performs individual device and circuit testing on installed devices;
  • May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  • Performs related duties, as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are acquired through training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma,

and

Three (3) years of work experience in electronic or low-voltage electrical repair, including one (1) year of working with building systems, such as camera systems, pneumatic tube systems, security systems, card access systems, and/or monitoring equipment.

Possession of an Electronic Access Control certification is desirable.

Substitution: College level or trade school coursework in electronic repair may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Special Requirements
  • Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
  • Based upon departmental assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain a Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities, throughout the term of employment.
  • May be required to be placed on a rotating "on call" list for weekend and holiday coverage of County facilities. On-call status requires being available and on-site within two (2) hours of notification.

Knowledge of:
  • Low-voltage electrical components and electronic system diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures;

  • Test equipment and tools needed in the repair, maintenance, and installation of building control systems, and low-voltage electronic and electrical systems and equipment;
  • Theory and principles of electronic and low-voltage electrical equipment and circuits;
  • Programs, basic networking, and operating systems used for component configuration and installation;
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and safety practices related to low-voltage electrical standards.

Ability to:
  • Test and repair electronic and electrical equipment and systems, using testing equipment and tools;

  • Read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics, construction drawings, and specifications;
  • Keep current with state-of-the-art repair methods and procedures developments;
  • Learn operating system languages, as required, for component configuration;
  • Communicate efficiently and effectively with County employees, vendors, and contractors.

Physical Requirements

  • Work under the following conditions using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): dust, noise, vibration, odors, poor ventilation, cramped quarters, heights, and inadequate lighting;
  • Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work overhead, and grasp;
  • Lift, push, and/or pull up to sixty (60) pounds.

Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Have you taken college level or trade school coursework in electronic repair?
  • Yes
  • No

04

If "Yes" was selected above, indicate the college level or trade school coursework in electronic repair below.
05

How many years of work experience do you possess in electronic or low-voltage electrical repair?
  • No experience
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight to less than nine years
  • Nine to less than ten years
  • Ten or more years

06

Describe your work experience performing electronic or low-voltage electrical repair.
Include in your response:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed

If no experience, please type N/A.
07

Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience working with building systems, such as camera systems, pneumatic tube systems, security systems, card access systems, and/or monitoring equipment?
  • Yes
  • No

08

Please select the building systems you have maintenance and repair experience with (select all that apply):
  • Camera systems
  • Pneumatic tube systems
  • Security systems
  • Card access systems
  • Monitoring equipment (i.e., fire alarms)
  • None of the above

09

Describe your experience with the maintenance and repair of the building systems selected above.
Include in your response:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed

If no experience, please type N/A.
10

Indicate if you possess any of the following current specialized training/certifications. (Select all that apply) : Must attach proof of certification to application.
  • Electronic Systems Technician Certification
  • Electronic Access Control Certification
  • Electronic Control Devices Certification
  • NICET Certification
  • Bosch Certification
  • Other closely related training/certification
  • None of the above

11

If you indicated "other closely related training/certification" in the above question, please provide the name of the training/certification and attach proof of completion to your online application.
12

Do you have experience with Fire control systems?
  • Yes
  • No

13

Describe your experience with fire control systems if selected "Yes" above.Include in your response:a) Employer name(s)b) Job title(s)c) Start/end dates of employmentd) Total hours worked per weeke) Description of task(s) performedIf no experience, please type N/A.
14

Please list any Certifications with Fire control systems that you possess.If none, type N/A.
15

This position requires the possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit. Do you understand this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

16

This position requires incumbents to be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities, throughout the term of employment. Do you understand and this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

17

This position requires incumbents to be placed on a rotating "on call" list for weekend and holiday coverage of County facilities. On call status requires being available and on-site within two (2) hours of notification. Do you understand this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

18

This position may require incumbents to work under the following conditions using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): dust, noise, vibration, odors, poor ventilation, cramped quarters, heights, and inadequate lighting. Do you understand this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

19

How did you find out/hear about this job?
  • In Person Job Fair
  • Contacted by County Recruiter
  • Email Newsletter
  • Virtual Event
  • Community Event
  • So

About County of Santa Clara

The County of Santa Clara is located at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and encompasses 1,312 square miles. It has one of the highest median family incomes in the country, and a wide diversity of cultures, backgrounds and talents. The County of Santa Clara continues to attract people from all over the world. With more than 70 agencies/departments and 22,000 employees, the County of Santa Clara plans for the needs of a dynamic community, provides quality services, and promotes a healthy, safe and prosperous community for all. The County provides essential services including public health protection, environmental protection, medical services through Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), child and adult protection services, homelessness prevention and solutions, roads, park services, libraries, emergency response to disasters, protection of minority communities and those under threat, access to a fair criminal justice system, and scores of other services, particularly for those members of our community in the greatest need. The County's population of nearly 1.9 million is one of the largest in the state, and the largest of the nine Bay Area counties. Its population constitutes about one fourth of the Bay Area's total population. There are 15 cities including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale ranging from Palo Alto to the north, to Gilroy in the south. San Jose is the largest city in the County, with a population of 1.035 million, and is the administrative site of County Government. A significant portion of the county's land area is unincorporated ranch and farmland. Nearly 92% of the population lives in cities. The County of Santa Clara operates 27 parks covering more than 50,000 acres including scenic lakes, streams, and miles of hiking and biking trails.
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