Electronic Technician

In this role you will apply advanced technical knowledge to perform a full range of diagnostic, preventative maintenance, alignment and calibration and overhaul tasks on both hardware and software for a variety of mail processing, customer service and building equipment and systems. If you are looking to apply your previous technical knowledge to the mail operating system, this job could be right for you.

Job duties include:

Perform complex testing, diagnosis and maintenance of electronically operated equipment or systems
Locate source of and correct malfunctions to ensure maximum system performance
Perform equipment inspections to assess quality of service or maintenance received
Recommend improvements to servicing and maintenance activities as well as analyze equipment failures to ensure proper degree of equipment maintenance

Company Culture and Environment

The USPS fosters a culture of support and empowerment, focusing on delivering a world-class customer experience. Employees are equipped and engaged in innovative practices, contributing to a safe and compliant operational environment.

Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Employees have opportunities for training modules that prepare them for their roles. The USPS encourages continuous learning and development to help individuals grow within the organization, enhancing their skills in automotive repairs and diagnostics.

Detailed Benefits and Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Veterans Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement plans available
Opportunities for professional development and training

Why you should apply for this position today

Joining the USPS provides the unique opportunity to be part of a vital service that reaches every address in the nation. You will work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence, contributing to essential community services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Performs complex testing, diagnosis, maintenance, alignments and calibration, overhaul, and revision, of electronically operated or controlled equipment or systems; may be required to perform maintenance of associated electromechanical equipment and systems.

2.  Observes the operation of systems and equipment, and applies various testing and diagnostic methods and procedures to locate and correct malfunctions and/or failures and ensures maximum system performance.

3.  Performs equipment inspections to assess the quality of service or maintenance received, and to discover incipient malfunctions; initiates work orders requesting corrective actions for equipment not meeting maintenance or operating standards; estimates time and materials necessary to make corrections and conducts investigations of frequent or serious equipment failures to determine the cause of the breakdown and to recommend remedial maintenance action.

4.  Recommends changes to servicing and preventive maintenance activities; assists in the revision of preventive maintenance and operator checklists, and their frequency to sustain the proper degree of maintenance.

5.  Performs analyses of equipment failures; reviews operational reports, audits, and other information, to determine where operational enhancement can be made to prevent equipment or systems deterioration.

6.  Participates in the installation, removal, modification, assembly, and/or disassembly of systems and equipment.

7.  Participates in classroom, on-the-job, and correspondence training programs; attends courses at postal facilities, trade schools, and manufacturers sites; assists in developing and implementing training programs; provides on-the-job training to other lower level maintenance employees.

8.  Provides technical support to other employees in the facility or in installations within the area served; performs in-process and final operational checks and tests work completed by other employees; may work without direct supervision.

9.  May drive a vehicle or use other appropriate modes of transportation in the course of assigned duties.

10.  Follows established safety practices and requirements while performing all duties; reads and adheres to instructions listed in applicable maintenance directives; maintains a library of maintenance directives.

11.  Performs other duties as assigned.