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West Virginia University PRT Electronics Specialist I-Auxiliary and Business Services in Morgantown, West Virginia
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The Transportation unit at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a PRT Electronics Specialist I. About the Opportunity The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) is a totally automated public transit system consisting of 5 passenger stations, 73 automated vehicles, 2 maintenance facilities, 9 miles of dedicated guideway and a vast array of ancillary equipment. The PRT Electronics Specialist I position is an entry level position that provides electronic expertise and actions to assist in the maintenance and repair of the PRT System. This position requires various work shifts including weekends, overtime assignments, various weather conditions, indoors and outdoors, work at all station locations and requires him/her to be drug tested. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs. PAY GRADE - 13 WORK HOURS - First Shift (6am-2pm) or Second Shift (2pm-10pm) What you'll do: Assists in the application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, electrical/electronic testing procedures, mathematics, physics, and related subjects to test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify life safety electronics equipment; analyzes and interprets test data, adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records results. Operates and interprets test results using computers, digital and analog multi meters, voltmeters, power meters, frequency counters, digital and analog oscilloscopes, AC and DC power supplies, capacitor/inductor analyzer, fourier analyzer, strip chart recorder, communication service monitor, spectrum analyzer, function generators, specially designed PRT instruments and tools and maintains them, soldering and de-soldering equipment and hand tools with the assistance of the PRT Electronic Technician. Assists in performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of equipment such as central and station computers, control room electronics, electrification panel, close circuit television (CCTV), intercom system, public address (PA) system, Frequency shift key (FSK) communication system, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) including the batteries, propulsion drive systems, vehicle and mechanical interfaces, braking systems, microprocessor based fare gates, electronic signage, phone systems, and the vehicle collision avoidance system which is microprocessor based.
Performs a variety of maintenance support activities to support the overall maintenance mission. This includes... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.