ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The GEO Group • Big Spring, TX

6d

About The Position

The Electronic Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the facility’s closed-captioned televisions, security electronics, surveillance and detection equipment, intercom systems, and public announcing systems. The role plans installations to reduce material waste, support future maintenance access, and ensure wiring is safe, reliable, and consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. The technician uses sketches, diagrams, and blueprints to install wiring and equipment, including concealed wiring before walls, ceilings, and flooring are completed, and performs testing with electrical and specialty instruments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Two years of experience in electrical systems, electronics, and information systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints for buildings, electrical systems, communications systems, and low-voltage systems.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot problem areas and develop cost-effective, efficient repairs for equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of computerized programs and integration.
• Ability to use computers and software typically used by the department.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize material waste, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, or unreliable wiring in accordance with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Prepare sketches showing wiring and equipment locations, or follow diagrams and blueprints to ensure concealed wiring is installed before construction of walls, ceilings, and flooring is completed.
• Route and install electrical conduit when required.
• Route and pull low-voltage wiring.
• Splice wiring using acceptable methods.
• Terminate wiring in electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair closed-captioned televisions, security electronics, surveillance and detection equipment, intercom systems, and public announcing systems.
• Test equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, multimeters, and other specialty instruments.
• Observe installed equipment and systems to identify hazards or the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Reduced tuition rates
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Pet insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid training
• Flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED