Electronic Technician I

Chenega Corporation•Newington, VA

About The Position

The Electronic Technician I supports Chenega’s mission by assisting with the installation, setup, and basic maintenance of electronic security systems and related equipment. Working under the guidance of senior technicians, this entry-level role contributes to the successful deployment of low-voltage, surveillance, access control, and security technologies across customer sites. This recruitment is intended to establish a qualified candidate pipeline for current and future vacancies.

Requirements

  • At least one year of related experience.
  • High school diploma or G.E.D., along with reading, writing, and analytic skills.
  • Ability to speak, write, and understand English.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Knowledge of Apprenticeship Core Curriculum, Apprenticeship Level One Curriculum, OSHA 10, Ethic Training, First Aid/CPR, Powder Actuated Tools, and VA DCJS.
  • Regularly sit and talk or hear; may use repeated motions involving the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Occasionally walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 85 pounds.
  • Close vision.

Nice To Haves

  • Active Secret clearance is preferred.
  • Prior experience in construction and/or electronic security work is preferred.
  • OEM Electronic Security System certifications are a plus, but are not required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparations for cable pulling.
  • Assist in cable pulling, including 18-2, RG 6, Cat5e, and fiber optics.
  • Assist in cable terminations, including butt splices, insulated connectors, terminal strips/blocks, and BNC.
  • Assist in cable testing using equipment such as VOM, continuity testers, TDR, and OTDR.
  • Assist in mounting devices such as readers, door contacts, REXs, and cameras.
  • Locate TSS field devices on a blueprint, including readers, door contacts, REXs, and cameras.
  • Interpret elevation and mounting details on blueprints to install field devices accurately.
  • Identify differences between ESS codes and standards to complete tasks such as pulling cables, mounting field devices, and terminating cables.
  • Identify types of cables and their uses, including cable markings, Class 2 and 3, communication, plenum, shielded, and high-performance cables.
  • Identify types of connectors and their uses, including butt splices, insulated connectors, terminal strips/blocks, and BNC.
  • Assist in installing raceways and pathways.
  • Assist with simple conduit bends as needed, including 90-degree bends and offsets to connect head-end devices.
  • Assist in terminating devices such as readers, door contacts, REXs, and cameras.
  • Repair and maintain electronic security system equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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