Supervises or performs direct and general support maintenance on Digital Subscriber Terminal Equipment (DSTE).
Performs support maintenance on DSTE to include common unit control, universal keyboard and paper tape equipment, card readers, low and high speed card punches, page printers and modems; cleans, oils and lubricates DSTE equipment and associated units; consults with operators, studies circuit diagrams and checks processed cards and tapes; determines common causes of malfunction of DSTE; locates malfunctions of electrical and mechanical components and determines nature, locations, and extent of malfunctions; identifies location and purpose of components and subassemblies of DSTE and auxiliary equipment; interprets circuit diagrams, schematic diagrams, technical literature, and related material; test operates equipment with standard and specialized test equipment such as ohmmeters, vacuum tube voltmeters, oscilloscopes, tube checkers, transistor checks, flip-flop circuit checkers, pulse code board testing devices and pulse generators; computes voltage, amperage, and resistance factors; disassembles malfunctioning equipment and replaces faulty components; performs modification in accordance with modification work orders; inspects and adjusts DSTE repaired components to ensure proper operation; performs organizational maintenance of tools and test equipment; prepares and keeps maintenance records; performs periodic and emergency inspections and adjustments of DSTE components and auxiliary equipment with diagnostic test programs and test equipment.
Must be able to supervise personnel performing the duties at grade E7 in any one of the MOS in Subfield 742; supervises ADP maintenance activities at signal battalion or higher level; supervises maintenance activities in an independent detachment or team supporting ADP center; supervises periodic and emergency maintenance; diagnoses and evaluates complex malfunctions; determines extent of major malfunctions, length of time, tools, and parts required to perform repair; provides technical guidance to maintenance and staff personnel; evaluates quality of maintenance work; instructs personnel in operating and maintenance procedures; corrects faulty work practices; provides advice and makes, recommendations to the commander aid staff on all matters pertain to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities aid personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds first sergeants' or sergeants' major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs, of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or, member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by, the commander.
Performs or supervises support maintenance on DSTE; must be able to supervise personnel performing the duties at grade E7 in any one of the MOS in Subfield 742; supervises ADP maintenance activities at signal battalion or higher level; supervises maintenance activities in an independent detachment or team supporting ADP center; supervises periodic and emergency maintenance; diagnoses and evaluates complex malfunctions; determines extent of major malfunctions, length of time, tools, and parts required to perform repair; provides technical guidance to maintenance and staff personnel; evaluates quality of maintenance work; instructs personnel in operating and maintenance procedures; corrects faulty work practices.