Electronics Technician 3 – Security System Maintenance – Key West, FL

M.C. Dean, Inc•Key West, Florida

2d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 3 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role supports teams that design, engineer, integrate, operate, and maintain electronic security services, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. The technician performs field operations involving on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of security equipment and systems. The role also includes interpreting design documentation, coordinating resources and materials, ensuring safety and quality compliance, documenting work, and supporting system commissioning. The position requires an active Secret clearance and may require eligibility for access to classified information, including U.S. citizenship. The role is based in Key West, Florida.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance is required; applicants are subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information.
High school diploma or GED, plus one of the following: military electronics training of at least 720 classroom hours; graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program; or graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
An additional three years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities, as stated with the education requirements.
At least six years of progressive electronics installation and/or maintenance experience involving multiple systems and customer programs.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Valid driver's license; selected candidates must have an acceptable driving record under company policy. The position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and to follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability 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 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, and combine information to form conclusions.
Ability to see details at close range and listen to and understand spoken information.

Nice To Haves

Strong skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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.
Three years of experience focused on electronic security systems.
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems; conduct site surveys, configure hardware and software, test system operation, and provide customer support.
Understand and use project safety plans, including JHA, AHA, and PFW, and enforce M.C. Dean policies and handbook requirements.
Participate in quality reviews of design documentation and analyze drawing packages for constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
Verify project timesheet charges.
Complete installation and maintenance activities within planned durations and maintain detailed documentation.
Track and inventory tools, conduct tool inspections, and organize material ordering and receiving.
Conduct daily ORM meetings, ensure team compliance with safety requirements, and complete accident and incident reports.
Participate in PITCO plan creation and build out, and execute the plan to support 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 and network and IT equipment.
Manage base switch configurations, participate in configuring servers and workstations, and troubleshoot programmable components.
Follow established QC plans and checklists, perform quality control 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 at meetings with owners and design teams.
Communicate with M.C. Dean project teams, other trades, and customers.
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.