Maintains, adjusts and repairs radio and television receivers, and related audio and visual reproduction equipment such as video cameras, digital versatile disc players, compact disc players and video cassette recorders.

Examines and tests machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults; adjusts, repairs, replaces worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintains machines, equipment and instruments, advises users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunction; installs electronic instruments and control systems; applies knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles in commissioning and maintaining control systems.

• Works indoors predominantly at workbenches, may occasionally undertake repairs at private homes and businesses.
• Works outdoors occasionally when undertaking repair work on aerials and such like.
• Work sites may be dirty and dusty.
• May work from ladders for some roles.

• The physical demand for this job is in the medium range.
• Standing or sitting is frequently required at a workbench.
• Walking is occasionally required when gathering equipment or tools.
• Stretching up and across may be occasionally required in repair work of aerials.
• Squatting, crouching, kneeling, bending or crawling is occasionally required.
• Twisting of the body or neck is occasionally required especially when in ceilings and under-floor.
• Climbing ladders and work at height is occasionally required.
• Lifting and carrying or moving of tools, fittings, appliances and equipment about the workshop or worksite is frequently required although workshops are likely to be equipped with trolleys and lifting devices for heavier equipment.
• Repetitive movements are frequently required especially in the use of hands and arms for screwing, cutting and fixing of cabling and electrical fittings.
• Driving may be required to facilitate visit to client’s homes or businesses.
• Employees regularly use a wide range of hand, power and machine tools including screwdrivers, cable cutters and jointers, electric/hand drills, circuit testing meters, hammers and other minor equipment.
• Mental skills will include technical and problem-solving skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.