Electronics Technician

JOB POSTING #: 2024-0189

POSTING PERIOD: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 8:30 AM to Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT: Windsor Fire & Rescue Services

UNION: W.P.F.F.A.

JOB CODE: WFA016

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time

GRADE/CLASS: 507.00

# OF POSITIONS: 1

RATE OF PAY: $3,051.00 to $3,498.35 (2019 rates) bi-weekly

SHIFT WORK REQ'D: No

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Senior Electronics Technician, this position will be responsible to assist with technical and technological communications requirements for Windsor Fire & Rescue Services. Performs installation, repairs and routine maintenance on radio communications equipment and associated hardware on fire apparatus, in the fire stations, in the Emergency Operations Centre and in the Emergency Communications Center. Assists with managing the corporate radio system including front line troubleshooting, fleet mapping and programming end user gear. Provides assistance to other city departments for radio communications requirements. Provides installation and maintenance for audio/visual warning devices on fire apparatus. Provides maintenance on electrical wiring and equipment in fire stations and fire apparatus including power generators, fire scene lighting and cabling equipment, power tools and other firefighter equipment. Provides maintenance on traffic preemption system. Assists in the maintenance of computer hardware in the fire stations and the Emergency Communications Center including the computer aided dispatch system. Provides support, assistance and acts as a liaison with municipal, provincial, federal and international partners for land and wireless phone requirements and repairs for the fire service. Will be expected to work in both an office environment and outdoors during all types of weather conditions and will respond to emergency scenes to perform electronic/electrical repairs on firefighter equipment at any time as per fire service procedures (rotating on call 24/7). Must be able to lift tools, equipment, materials and parts as required (will ask for assistance to lift heavy items in/out of van). Expected to remain up to date with applicable technological changes in department-related electronic fields. Must establish and maintain professional relations with various members of the civic staff, business organizations and residents of the City of Windsor. Will be mindful of and act professionally in accordance with the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services and City of Windsor Corporate policies. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation's Health and Safety Program. Will perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Community College Diploma as an Electronic Technologist or Electronic Technician or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Technician in a Radio Communications field;
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class 'G' Driver's License in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job;
• Must have extensive experience with VHF, UHF, 800 MHZ, analog and/or digital trunking systems;
• Must have exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communications skills;
• Must have working knowledge and proficiency with the operations of applicable computer software programs such as Motorola Astro CPS, Motorola Astro 25 Tuner and Motorola Windows radio service provider;
• Must be willing and able to pursue additional educational courses relative to the position;
• A comprehensive understanding of the various service manuals and schematics for electronic equipment used by the service unit including public address systems, emergency generators and interoperability equipment (Raytheon ACU1000) will be considered an asset;
• Additional education relative to radio communications systems will be considered an asset;
• Knowledge of the Motorola Private Radio Network Management (PRNM) Suite database systems used by Windsor Fire & Rescue Services would be considered an asset.
  
  

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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