Security Electronics Technician

Marathon TS; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon TS seeks a Security Electronics Technician III to join our on-site team in Wisconsin. You will plan, install, maintain, upgrade, and test security systems including IDS, VSS, and ACS, and perform preventive maintenance and annual testing.

The role requires 3+ years of government or commercial installation experience, proficiency with test equipment, fiber optic cabling, CAT6, and the ability to obtain a Department of Treasury clearance. A GED is required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of experience in government or commercial installations.
• Experience with circuitry and electronics basics, wiring, fiber optic cabling, and video surveillance systems.
• Experience installing and supporting ACS, IDS, and VSS hardware/software.
• Familiarity with centralized monitoring systems (Identiv, Honeywell, Bosch).
• Formal training in electronics or related certifications; low voltage electrician is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Treasury clearance.
• GED required.
• Mandatory VSS, ACS and IDS experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, install, and maintain security systems on site.
• Inventory control and equipment updates.
• Provide technical guidance to team and customers.
• Troubleshoot electrical components and test equipment; install cameras and network cabling.
• Follow layout sheets and schematics; document work orders and testing reports.
• Work orders and monthly reports submitted to PM; occasional overtime.

Skills

Electronics basics

Circuitry knowledge

Test equipment usage

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

GED

Tools

Identiv

Honeywell

Bosch

Job description

Security Electronics Technician III Responsibilities Include:

• Planning, procurement, installation, daily on-site maintenance, upgrades, replacements, and preventive maintenance on all systems in addition to annual IDS testing.
• Inventory capture of all electronic security equipment and updating as equipment is added, upgraded, or removed.
• Providing technical assistance to other team members as well as acting as the technical expert to the customer to solve problems or provide general guidance.
• Electrical troubleshooting, device testing, installation of electronic components, surveillance camera installation and experience with software monitoring systems.
• Follow or refer to layout sheets, building plans, floor plans, circuit schematics and descriptions, and Manufacturer's technical guidance.
• Documenting, scheduling, and closing work orders with detailed description of work completed.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Work orders will be created based on customer requests via email, phone, or text. Work orders and annual testing reports will be completed and then sent to the customer and PM weekly. All documentation shall be provided to the PM for each month’s activity by the 1st of the following month. Expense reports will be completed on a weekly basis as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Security Electronics Technician III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Approximately 3+ years of experience in government or commercial installations and locations preferred. Other skills described throughout this document.
• Demonstrated experience and training in the basics of circuitry and electronics, basic wiring connections, fiber optic cabling and connections, Video Surveillance (VSS), Access Control (ACS), Intrusion Detection (IDS), CAT6 cabling runs and troubleshooting.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and support of a variety of systems such as ACS, IDS and VSS hardware/software.
• Demonstrated experience installing a wide variety of equipment including configuration of connections with centralized monitoring systems such as Identiv, Honeywell and Bosch preferred.
• Experience and formal training as a low voltage electrician a plus.
• Formal training in basics of electronics and circuitry either in technical school or certifications received during training classes from industry vendors.
• Must be skilled in the use of test equipment such as: digital multimeters, toner tracer, lineman handset and video test monitor.
• Certification as an installer of equipment such as Identiv/Hirsch, Software House, Bosch, Honeywell and Exacq.
• Ability to lift or move items up to 25 lbs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain at least a Department of Treasury clearance.
• GED Required.
• Mandatory VSS, ACS and IDS experience.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.