Electronics Technician 4 (M) - Hartford, CT

M.C. Dean, Inc•Hartford, CT

About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring an Electronics Technician 4 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role installs, maintains, programs, commissions, and troubleshoots electronic security systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. Systems include intrusion detection, access control, CCTV/video surveillance, and related integrated security systems. The technician leads complex installation projects and teams, supports project planning and documentation, and mentors other technicians. Travel of at least 25% is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
At least 8 years of electronics installation and/or maintenance experience across multiple systems and customer programs.
At least 3 years of experience focused on electronic security systems.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record; the position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Must be able to travel.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance and work at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and balancing 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, including color vision, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder while carrying tools without exceeding its weight limit.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form conclusions; see details at close range; and understand spoken information and ideas.
Applicants selected will 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

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.
OSHA 30 certification.
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain electronic security systems and perform preventive maintenance.
Inspect and evaluate systems and maintain inventory.
Lead teams on large, complex installation projects with limited supervision.
Lead and document daily toolbox talks, operational risk management activities, and safety audits.
Install and maintain equipment at local and global levels in accordance with design packages.
Program and install head-end equipment for access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
Troubleshoot and isolate system or hardware issues at local and global levels.
Lead on-site software commissioning and testing.
Perform takeoffs from project drawings and create, document, and track requests for information (RFIs).
Provide design assistance and feedback.
Document daily reports and project progress.
Communicate project and team-member issues or concerns to management.
Create and manage project schedules; integrate IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems.
Forecast and manage project labor hours and communicate effectively with supervisors and subordinates.
Guide and mentor technicians.
Travel at least 25%.