AV Electronics Technician 1 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an AV Electronics Technician 1 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role supports teams that design, engineer, integrate, operate, and maintain electronic security and audiovisual systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. These systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command-and-control systems. This field operations role involves on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration, and testing of equipment and systems. The technician also supports project safety, quality control, documentation, resource planning, and commissioning. The position requires up to 50% travel, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, and eligibility to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Applicants may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information. The position pays $26.00–$31.56 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of electronics installation and/or maintenance experience across multiple systems and customer programs.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance; applicants may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record; the position may involve ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form conclusions; see details at close range; and listen to and understand spoken information.

Nice To Haves

Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems, including CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, Aiphone Intercom Systems, FFT, and DIVAR; Windows operating-system certifications and experience installing these systems.
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program.
Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
Three years of the stated experience focused on electronic security systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems; conduct site surveys, configure hardware and software, test systems, and provide technical support to customers.
Understand and use project safety plans, including JHA, AHA, and PFW, and enforce company handbook requirements and policies.
Participate in reviews of design documentation and interpret drawing packages to assess constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
Verify project timesheet charges.
Complete installation and maintenance work within planned durations and maintain detailed documentation.
Track and inventory tools, inspect tools, and organize material ordering and receiving.
Conduct daily ORM meetings, ensure team compliance with safety requirements, and complete accident and incident reports.
Participate in creating and building out PITCO plans and execute them to support high-quality testing and installation.
Install raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels in accordance with industry standards.
Terminate, test, and configure electronic devices, network equipment, and IT equipment.
Manage base switch configurations, participate in configuring servers and workstations, and troubleshoot programmable components.
Follow established QC plans and checklists, conduct quality-control inspections, and document 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 at meetings with owners and design teams.
Communicate and collaborate with M.C. Dean project teams, other trades, and customers.
Lead by example, provide constructive feedback, mentor crew members, and encourage strategic thinking and innovation.
Provide look-ahead planning for manpower assignments, material procurement and staging, and other resources.