Electronics Technician III (Life Safety/Intrusion Systems)
About The Position
This is a 12-month, Non-exempt position on the UA Grade 14-15 of the AFSCME Scale. The salary range is $52,333 to $92,914, determined by years of relevant experience. The role involves the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of life safety, public address, intrusion, and access control systems. The technician will also perform new system installations, upgrades, and additions, conduct system testing, and ensure compliance with local/national codes. Responsibilities include maintaining technical manuals and supplies, operating service vehicles, and communicating effectively with staff. The position requires adherence to CCPS policies, safe work practices, and the ability to work from various elevated platforms. The technician will use smartphones, tablets, and laptops for work orders and timekeeping, and perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the installation and maintenance of life safety systems, public address systems, and intrusion systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Proficient in life safety systems, public address systems, and intrusion systems for commercial applications.
- Good physical condition.
- Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license and clean driving record, insurable by Charles County Public School System.
- Willingness to complete additional training as needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with staff and faculty.
- Competence in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Nice To Haves
- Degree from an accredited technical school/college.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain life safety, public address, intrusion, and access control systems.
- Maintain a library of technical manuals and appropriate supplies/tools.
- Perform new system installations, upgrades, and additions.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment application, compatibility, mounting techniques, and testing.
- Provide training on system operation and functionality.
- Conduct system testing, signal verification, and basic system design.
- Understand and enforce local/national codes for life safety, public address, intrusion, and access control systems.
- Adhere to and enforce all CCPS policies and procedures.
- Respond to emergency situations as needed.
- Operate and maintain service vehicles (trucks and vans) and tow equipment trailers.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with CCBOE staff.
- Follow safe work practices and ensure the safety of others.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, and lifts (ex. step, extension, man, scissor, aerial boom, bucket trucks).
- Use smartphones, tablets, and laptops for work orders and timekeeping.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman.
Benefits
- Salary determined by years of relevant experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
