Electronics Technician 3 (M) - Hartford, CT

M.C. Dean, Inc•Hartford, CT

About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring an Electronics Technician 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services and related systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. Systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT, perimeter defense, and command and control. The technician performs field operations including on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems. The role involves configuring and testing hardware and software, supporting customers, maintaining safety and quality standards, and documenting work. The position also includes commissioning leadership, coordination with project teams and customers, and mentoring crew members. The listed pay range is USD $32.00–$46.00 per hour.

Requirements

Valid driver's license; the position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle, and selected candidates must have an acceptable driving record under company policy.
High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
An additional three years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities, as stated in the education section.
Six or more years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities across 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.
Applicants selected will undergo a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information; no clearance is needed.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
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 walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision (corrected vision is acceptable), color vision, 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.
Ability to 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

Strong skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Vendor certifications and installation experience across multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems, including CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems, FFT, DIVAR, and Windows operating 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.
Use and understand project safety plans (JHA, AHA, PFW) and enforce M.C. Dean handbooks and policies.
Participate in reviews of design documentation and interpret drawing packages to evaluate constructability.
Track project metrics and participate in weekly resource allocation meetings.
Verify project timesheet charges.
Complete installation and maintenance activities within planned durations and provide 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 for 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 QC plans and checklists, conduct quality inspections, and document findings.
Install and maintain field devices; terminate and test system components; 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 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.