Job Information
University of Utah Electronics Technician in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 01/26/2026
Requisition Number PRN44117B
Job Title Electronics Technicians
Working Title Electronics Technician
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 40 hours
VP Area President
Department 00763 - Security Systems
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $20-$30
Close Date 04/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Electronics Technician, I
Assist team by performing analysis, testing, and support of electronics and circuits. Support engineers by fabricating and assembling electronics prototypes from blueprints, schematics, or sketches using knowledge of electronic systems, components, and their functions. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models. Perform calibration checks on electronic instruments. Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing. Typically requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.
Electronics Technician, II
Assist team by performing analysis, testing, and support of electronics and circuits. Support engineers by fabricating and assembling electronics prototypes from blueprints, schematics, or sketches using knowledge of electronic systems, components, and their functions. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models. Perform calibration checks on electronic instruments. Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing. Typically requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Complete routine tasks under moderate supervision.
Electronics Technician, III
Assist engineers by performing analysis, testing, and support of electronics and circuits. Support engineers by fabricating and assembling electronics prototypes from blueprints, schematics, or sketches using knowledge of electronic systems, components, and their functions. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models. Perform calibration checks on electronic instruments. Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing. Typically requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Complete assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Ensures safe condition and operation of electrically powered equipment through testing and inspection. Troubleshoots and repairs general electronic equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
Troubleshoots, repairs, assembles and maintains general electronic equipment.
Maintains maintenance logs.
Recommends improvements to equipment, procedures and schedules.
Test system functionality and analyze data
Assists other employees with the maintenance and operation of assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Electronics Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Electronics Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Electronics Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Preferences
Two years vocational and electronic training with an emphasis on basic electronic systems and equipment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) preferred.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills strongly preferred
This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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