Electronics Specialist I - Fire and Intrusion Technician

Job Description Summary Department - Facilities Management Job Description REVISED OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5600 - Electronics Specialist I Salary Grade: 12 Pay Range Hiring Range: $28.55 - $34.25 Per Hour  Pay Range: $28.55 - $39.96 Per Hour  Range Explanation:   Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.   The first review of applications will be on 05/22/2026. Pima County Facilities Management is seeking two Electronic Specialist I - Fire and Intrusion Alarm Technicians. This position performs journeyman-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, fabrication, and preventive maintenance involving commercial-level electronics work. This position is required to work rotating on-call shifts. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. Performs skilled analysis, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electronic systems, controls, instrumentation, and related equipment; Performs quality control testing and diagnostic analysis to ensure proper system functionality and makes corrective adjustments as needed; Fabricates, modifies, or installs electronic equipment and system components from verbal instructions, sketches, plans, or technical drawings; Prepares estimates for repair, maintenance, or special projects based on sketches, plans, and engineering specifications; Prepares sketches, diagrams, and documentation to support work performed or proposed; Maintains detailed records of activities, services, repairs, and usage of supported equipment and systems; Inspects and maintains assigned tools, test equipment, and vehicles to ensure operational readiness; Coordinates work activities with other divisions, agencies, or contractors to optimize resources and minimize service disruptions; Monitors and evaluates contractor performance and compliance with standards and specifications; Trains and assists employees in safe and proper methods of electronic systems maintenance and repair; Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations and maintains required protective equipment; Maintains security and accountability for tools, equipment, and materials, particularly in sensitive or restricted settings. Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the electronics trade AND one year of relevant journeyman-level experience. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: Two years with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Specialist II or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, maintaining, installing, upgrading, modifying, and programming electronic gate and door access control systems. Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, constructing and repairing analog and digital telecommunication systems, including CCTV camera systems, intercom, public address, computer LAN, and A/V systems. Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, installing, inspecting, testing, and servicing fire alarm systems using current NFPA standards. Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, installing, and servicing intrusion alarm systems. Journeyman-level experience with test instruments including, but not limited to, oscilloscopes, digital and analog multimeters, signal generators, voltmeters, current meters, frequency meters, audio and video level meters, and AC/DC power supplies. Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, performing electronic tasks including, but not limited to, the printed circuit board component level. NICET 1 Certification for Fire Alarm Systems. Selection Procedure:   Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.   Supplemental Information: Licenses and Certificates :  Valid driver license is   required   at time of application.  Valid  AZ  driver license is   required   at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to   determine   applicant’s suitability to   operate   county vehicles   in accordance with   Pima County adminis