Electronics Technician 3 (M) - Grand Rapids, MI

M.C. Dean, Inc•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 3 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The SES team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems. This field operations role performs on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems. The technician helps ensure system functionality and reliability through site surveys, hardware and software configuration, testing, customer support, and commissioning. The position also involves coordinating field resources, maintaining safety and quality standards, communicating with project teams and customers, and mentoring crew members. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Electronics Technician or Electrical Apprenticeship program, and at least six years of progressive electronics installation and/or maintenance experience across multiple systems and customer programs. A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required. Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information; no clearance is needed for this position. The role includes routine physical work such as lifting up to 50 pounds, moving a 12-foot stepladder, working at heights up to 60 feet, climbing, and performing repetitive movements. M.C. Dean offers training and tuition reimbursement, along with a benefits package that includes insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record; the position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
At least six years of progressive electronics installation and/or maintenance experience 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.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 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, which may be corrected, ability to see colors, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder while staying within its weight limit when 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 general conclusions.
Ability to see details at close range and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information; no clearance is needed.

Nice To Haves

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Vendor certifications and installation experience with 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 systems, and provide technical support to customers.
Understand and use project safety plans, including JHA, AHA, and PFW, and enforce company handbooks, policies, and safety requirements.
Participate in quality reviews of design documentation and interpret drawings 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 safety compliance, and complete accident and incident reporting.
Participate in PITCO plan creation and build-out, and execute the plan to support high-quality testing and installation.
Install 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 server and workstation configuration, 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 commissioning efforts, track commissioning activities, and help represent M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
Communicate consistently with project teams, other trades, and customers, demonstrating collaboration and dedication.
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 other resources.