Low Voltage Technician - ET4

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking an Electronics Technician 4 to join the Property Management Division in Tumwater, WA. This is a traveling position requiring up to 80% travel throughout the state. The role involves providing expert-level insight into the installation and maintenance of security systems, including cameras, bullpen security, and locksmithing. Responsibilities also include performing facility maintenance across various trades such as electrical, plumbing, drywall, carpentry, painting, and concrete. The technician will read blueprints, inspect projects for compliance, determine scope of work, and provide cost estimates. This position may also direct construction crews and vendors and support other facilities as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 4+ years performing any of the following construction/building related trades: HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, concrete/masonry, painting, electrical, cabinetry, building security (locksmithing, CCTV, card access, and intrusion alarms) to provide maintenance on buildings and grounds throughout the state.
• OR Possess an EL06 license with 2+ years of security (locksmith, CCTV, card access, and intrusion alarms, or other building related trades.
• Must possess a valid WA state driver license
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work with small hand tools and power tools above your head for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert level insight into the installation and maintenance of all buildings and bullpen security related systems to facilitate repairs, and aid in the process and understanding of new installations for all levels of WSP personnel.
• Provide maintenance, repairs, and installation of security cameras, bullpen security systems, and locksmithing including but not limited to installation of door handles, electrified door handle hardware, deadbolts, night latches, electric strikes, door closers, door hinges, re-building door handles and padlocks, installation and removal of SFIC, drilling out locks and SFIC, picking locks, pinning out SFIC, cutting keys, stamping keys and cores, installation of cameras, video decoders, monitors, monitor wall mounts, photo eye perimeter alarms, motion sensors, card readers, and NVR's.
• Perform facility maintenance as needed consisting of electrical, plumbing, drywall, carpentry, painting, locksmithing, concrete, and additional construction trades.
• Provides input to the planning staff regarding the scope of future projects.
• Consults with construction staff for directions on installation details.
• May direct construction crews and venders on site.
• Helps support other facilities and departments as requested by supervisor.
• Reads blueprints and plans, inspects projects to ensure compliance with WSP regulations, local, and state codes.
• Determines scope of work, schedule of values, materials needed and provides cost estimates.
• Installations, maintenance of systems and facilities around the state, documentation, and audits
• Access Control Devices
• Administrative duties
• Key and Hardware

Benefits

• flexible schedules
• telework options
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED