AV Technician 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an AV Technician 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role performs field installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and commissioning of audiovisual, electronic security, network, and related systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. The technician works with project teams, other trades, customers, owners, and design teams to ensure safe, reliable, high-quality system delivery. The position requires travel up to 50%, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. The stated pay range is USD $32.00–$46.00 per hour. The role also includes coordinating resources, tracking project metrics and tools, following safety and quality plans, documenting work, and helping lead and mentor crew members. Physical work includes routinely lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, relocating a 12-foot stepladder without assistance, and working at heights up to 60 feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 years of progressive experience in electronics installation and/or maintenance across multiple systems and customer programs.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance; applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet U.S. citizenship eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record under company policy; the position may involve ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
Willingness 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.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance and work at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to routinely and repetitively walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.
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 understand spoken information and ideas.

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.
At least 3 years of the required 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 operation, and provide customer support.
Understand and enforce project safety plans, M.C. Dean policies, and handbook requirements.
Participate in quality reviews of design documentation and evaluate drawing packages for constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings; verify project timesheet charges.
Complete installation and maintenance within planned durations and prepare 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 ensure high-quality testing and installation.
Install system 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 inspections, and document findings.
Install and maintain field devices, terminate and test system components, and troubleshoot copper and fiber-optic issues.
Lead and track commissioning activities and assist in representing M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
Communicate 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 resource planning.