Electronics Technician 3 - Sacramento, CA

M. C. Dean; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 63,948; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Retirement plan

Company vehicle

Job summary

A leading technology and construction firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Field Technician to perform installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting on various electronic systems. Candidates must have an active Secret Clearance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and over 6 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. The role offers a pay range of USD $32.00 – $46.42 per hour, with a focus on safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Requires a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Conduct site surveys and configure hardware and software.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Ensure compliance with established QC plans and conduct inspections.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Presentation skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Various IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• Company vehicle

Overview

About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation's most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

Executives various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations. Performs on‑site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems. Ensures the functionality and reliability of various technologies. Key duties include conducting site surveys, configuring hardware and software, testing systems for proper operation, and providing technical support to customers. Field Technicians must possess strong problem‑solving skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

• Utilize and comprehend project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
• Participate in quality reviews of M.C. Dean design documentation, analyzing and interpreting drawing packages to evaluate constructability.
• Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
• Verify correct charges in timesheets on projects.
• Execute installation and maintenance activities within planned durations, ensuring completion of detailed documentation.
• Track and inventory tools, conduct tool inspections, and organize material ordering and receiving.
• Conduct daily ORM meetings, ensure team compliance with safety requirements, and complete accident/incident reporting.
• Participate in PITCO plan creation and build out, executing PITCO plan to ensure high‑quality testing and installation.
• Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels, adhering to industry standards. Terminate, test, and configure electronic devices, network and IT equipment.
• Manage base switch configurations, participate in configuration of servers and workstations, and troubleshoot programmable components.
• Ensure compliance with established QC plans and checklists, conducting quality control inspections and documenting findings.
• Install and maintain field devices, terminate and test system components, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic issues. Lead commissioning efforts, track commissioning activities, and assist in representing M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
• Communicate consistently with MC Dean Project Teams, other trades, and customers, demonstrating dedication and collaboration.
• Lead by example, provide constructive feedback, mentor crew members, and encourage strategic thinking and innovation.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills, aligning with M.C. Dean's vision, mission, and values.
• Provide look ahead for assignment of manpower, material procurement/staging and resource planning. This is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED

Education:

• HS diploma or GED Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours)
• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program
• Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program
• An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities

Required Progressive Experience:

• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
• Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
• Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of said systems.
• 3 years experience focused in electronic security systems
• OSHA 30 certification

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $32.00 – $46.42 /Hr.