Electronics Technician III

Chenega Security SBU; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security SBU in Huntsville, AL seeks an Electronics Technician III with expertise in installation, repair and maintenance of electronic security systems. Certification in MDI Required.

The role requires reading blueprints, using test equipment, and servicing CCTV, access control, intrusion and PA systems. Candidates should have 6+ years in electronics or an AA/AS or BS/BA in Electronics and pass background screening.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of non-residential electronics installation and troubleshooting.
• AA/AS in Electronics or BS/BA in Electronics are preferred.
• Must pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret building plans (blueprints).
• Use, repair, and calibrate test equipment (meters, oscilloscopes).
• Maintain low voltage DC electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Bench repair of electronics to component level.
• Manage AC power distribution, motors, relays and controls.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, and alarm systems maintenance.
• Operate metal detectors, radio/PA systems; support intrusion and detection systems.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Security systems knowledge

Education

High school degree

AA/AS in Electronics

BS/BA in Electronics

Job description

Summary

The Electronics Technician III has expertise in the installation, repair and maintenance of electronic security systems. Certification in MDI Required.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting building plans (blueprints)
• Use, repair, and/or calibration of electronic test equipment - meters, oscilloscopes
• Low voltage DC electronic systems / electromechanical systems
• Bench repair of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical equipment to the component level
• AC power distribution systems, motor-generators
• Motors, motor controls, disconnects, relays.
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
• Mechanical and electromechanical locking systems - electronic strikes, locks
• Pedestrian and vehicular access control systems - door controls, vehicle barriers/arrest
• Closed-circuit television systems (CCTV) systems - monitors, cameras, switchers
• Metal detectors - handheld, walk through.
• Radio communications systems, voice, and digital communications networks
• Intrusion Detection Systems - alarms, detectors, sensors
• Public Address Systems - emergency notification systems, intercom.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least six years’ experience in non-residential electronics installation & troubleshooting is required with a high school degree; OR
• At least three years’ experience with an AA/AS in Electronics from an accredited program; OR
• At least two years’ experience with a BS/BA in Electronics from an accredited program.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Electronics Fundamentals: Comprehensive understanding of basic and advanced electronic circuits, systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Security Systems: Extensive knowledge of various types of security systems including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and fire alarm systems.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Sufficient fine motor skill for use of computers, calculator with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time
• Visual, auditory and communication abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to kneel bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis,
• Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and more on an occasional basis
• Ability to travel by plane and safely operate a motor vehicle

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
• During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.