Electronics Technician 3 - San Antonio, TX (Active Clearance Req with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Open communication with leadership

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an experienced Field Technician to perform on-site installations, maintenance, and testing of electronic security and IT systems. The role requires strong problem-solving, clear communication, and the ability to work safely at heights and in varying environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in electronics installation, HS diploma/GED with electronics training, and eligible for security clearance. Travel up to 25% and leadership potential are expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years electronics installation/maintenance on multiple systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain security clearance (TS/SCI with polygraph).
• HS diploma or GED and electronics-related training or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems.
• Conduct site surveys, configure hardware/software, test systems for proper operation, and provide technical support to customers.
• Lead commissioning efforts and coordinate with owners and design teams; ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Travel up to 25%

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Military Electronics Training (720 hours)

Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship program

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

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 9,000 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

Executes 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. Utilizes and comprehends project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing M.C. Dean handbook and policies.

• Participates in quality reviews of M.C. Dean design documentation, analyzing and interpreting drawing packages to evaluate constructability.
• Tracks project metrics and participates in weekly resource allocation meetings.
• Verifies correct charges in timesheets on projects.
• Executes installation and maintenance activities within planned durations, ensuring completion of detailed documentation.
• Tracks and inventories tools, conducts tool inspections, and organizes material ordering and receiving.
• Conducts daily ORM meetings, ensures team compliance with safety requirements, and completes accident/incident reporting.
• Participates in PITCO plan creation and build out, executing PITCO plan to ensure high-quality testing and installation.
• Installs system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels, adhering to industry standards.
• Terminates, tests, and configures electronic devices, network and IT equipment.
• Manages base switch configurations, participates in configuration of servers and workstations, and troubleshoots programmable components.
• Ensures compliance with established QC plans and checklists, conducting quality control inspections and documenting findings.
• Installs and maintains field devices, terminates and tests system components, and troubleshoots copper and fiber optic issues.
• Leads commissioning efforts, tracks commissioning activities, and assists in representing M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
• Communicates consistently with MC Dean Project Teams, other trades, and customers, demonstrating dedication and collaboration.
• Leads by example, provides constructive feedback, mentors crew members, and encourages strategic thinking and innovation.
• Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills, aligning with M.C. Dean's vision, mission, and values.
• Provides 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 Ability to travel up to 25% Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph is required. Education: * HS diploma or GED Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours) or
• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or
• 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

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

What we offer:

• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management. 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. * Relocates 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.