Electronic Technician I

Chenega Security SBU; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security SBU is seeking an Electronic Technician I to support installation, setup, and basic maintenance of electronic security systems. You will work under senior technicians to deploy low-voltage, surveillance, access control, and security technologies at customer sites.

Responsibilities include assisting with cable pulling, terminations, device mounting, and blueprint interpretation. Candidates should have at least one year of related experience and be eligible for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D with reading, writing, and analytic skills.
• Must be able to speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Active Secret clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installations and maintenance of electronic security systems.
• Assist in cable pulling, terminations, and mounting devices.
• Assist in cable testing and mounting devices as needed.
• Repair and maintain electronic security system equipment.
• Support the team with fieldwork at customer sites.

Skills

One year related experience

English language proficiency

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Electronic Technician I supports Chenega’s mission by assisting with the installation, setup, and basic maintenance of electronic security systems and related equipment. Working under the guidance of senior technicians, this entry‑level role contributes to the successful deployment of low‑voltage, surveillance, access control, and security technologies across customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparations for cable pulling.
• Assist in cable pulling (i.e. 18-2, RG 6, Cat5e, Fiber Optics).
• Assist in cable terminations. (i.e. butt splices, insulated connectors, terminal strips/blocks and BNC).
• Assist in cable testing. (i.e. VOM, Continuity tester, TDR, OTDR).
• Assist in mounting devices. (i.e. Readers, Door Contacts, REXs, Cameras).
• Locate TSS field devices on a blueprint. (i.e. Readers, Door Contacts, REXs, Cameras).
• Accurately interpret elevation & mounting details on a blueprint to install field devices.
• Identify the differences between ESS codes and standards to complete a given task. (i.e. pulling cables, mounting field devices, terminating cables).
• Identify different types of cables and their usages. (i.e. Cable Markings, Class 2 & 3, Communication, Plenum, Shielded, High Performance).
• Identify different types of connectors and their usages. (i.e. butt splices, insulated connectors, terminal strips/blocks and BNC).
• Assist in installing raceways and pathways.
• Assist in simple conduit bends as needed. (i.e. 90 & Off sets to connect head end devices).
• Assist in terminating devices. (i.e. Readers, Door Contacts, REXs, Cameras).
• Repair and maintain electronic security system equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 85 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D along with reading, writing, and analytic skills.
• Must be able to speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Active Secret clearance is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge in the following areas: Apprenticeship Core Curriculum, Apprenticeship Level One Curriculum, OSHA 10, Ethic Training, First Aid/CPR, Powder Actuated Tools, VA DCJS.
• Prior experience in construction and or electronic security work preferred.
• OEM Electronic Security System certifications are a plus, but not required for this position.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $35.18/Hr.