Electronics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Applicants must live within reasonable daily driving distance of our main office in Wetumpka, AL (60 miles +/-). Employment is contingent on successful Drug Screening (Hair and Urine) and Criminal Background check.

There are always a few local projects, but most projects are out of town (100 miles plus from Wetumpka, AL), so the ability and willingness to travel is a must. Typical work schedules allow for returning home every 1 to 2 weeks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and programming IP video systems, networked access control, audio/video systems, access control systems, programmable logic controllers, intercom/paging systems and PLC/Network switches

• Read and understand electronic and electrical schematics

• Read, understand & interpret construction blueprints & specifications

• Ability to draw sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units & devices

• Occasional Conduit & J-Hook installation

• Field Wire/Cable installation in plenum & conduit systems

• CAT6 Cable installation, terminations, & certification

• Fiber Optic Cable installation, terminations, & certification

• Dressing-out, labeling, and termination of LV control panels

• Test & Commission LV Systems.

• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding and interest in electrical, low voltage electronics, or computers/I.T

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to support customer systems via remote diagnostics with professionalism

• Must be able to work independently and resolve problems to our customer’s satisfaction

• Knowledge and practical experience with the internet and networking is essential

• Excellent communication with assigned Project Manager

• Excellent customer interaction & service

  Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED Required

• Trade School Certification Preferred

• College Degree (in associated field) Preferred

• 2 years experience in troubleshooting networked access control and IP video systems, including working on the customer’s network

• Fiber optic and network cable testing preferred

• BISCI Installer or Technician Certification preferred

• Electrical experience preferred

• Valid Driver’s License required

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving machinery, loud noise and vibration, and other construction hazards. Employees will frequently be required to stand, walk, and reach and occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs, occasional lifting of or moving up to 50 lbs. Occasional work in crawlspaces, trenches, and high elevations. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location. Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring and drawings. Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduit.

Travel Requirements:

Willingness to travel in the Southeast for 2 to 5 days at the time

Benefits:

• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays (8 Holidays)

• Heath, Vision & Dental Insurance (Company Supplemented)

• Retirement Plan (Company Matching)

• Bereavement Allowance

• Profit Sharing

• Life Insurance

• Short and Long-term Disability

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Company Description

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