Electronic Technician II

About the Role

Installs, tests, and troubleshoots security system sub-level components—including patch panels and junction boxes—on large or complex projects, and supports head-end equipment on smaller or less complex installations. Works under general supervision and seeks technical guidance when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field verification testing to ensure system components meet design specifications and operational requirements.
• Read, interpret, and adhere to blueprints, schematics, and installation design plans for the installation of sub-level devices (e.g., patch panels, junction boxes) on large or complex projects, and head-end equipment on smaller or less complex jobs.
• Prepare and install cable pathways, raceways, and equipment spaces in accordance with installation standards and safety requirements.
• Identify correct cable types from drawings and specifications; pull, route, and secure copper and fiber cabling per approved design plans.
• Test cable continuity and verify conductor integrity or fiber performance to identify faults, breaks, or signal loss.
• Terminate basic electrical and data connections, including butt splices, insulated connectors, terminal strips/blocks, BNC connectors, and related hardware.
• Mount, terminate, and verify operation of field devices such as card readers, door contacts, request-to-exit (REX) devices, and cameras.
• Install and terminate sub-level devices and head-end equipment, ensuring proper power connections, grounding, and labeling.
• Read and understand component-level schematic diagrams for electronic security systems, equipment, and devices.
• Troubleshoot and isolate system issues at both local (device-specific) and global (system-wide) levels.
• Independently resolve local-level issues and correct global-level issues with minimal technical assistance.
• Repair, maintain, and restore electronic security system equipment to operational status.
• Terminate and test voice and data connections to verify performance and compliance with standards.
• Ensure all assigned CMMS tickets are completed accurately, documented thoroughly, and closed in a timely manner.
• Comply with all contractor and client policies, procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in non-residential electronic systems installation and troubleshooting, plus a high school diploma and graduation from a U.S. Navy or U.S. Air Force Electronics Training Program with a minimum of 720 classroom hours; or
• Graduation from an accredited Electronic Technician or Electrical Apprenticeship Program, with comparable hands-on experience; or
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience with an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Electronics from an accredited institution; or
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Electronics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic security, life safety, and telecommunications systems.
• OEM electronic security system certifications (preferred, but not required).

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment, including TDR and OTDR.
• Skilled in the use of standard hand tools required for electronic systems installation and maintenance (complete tool list provided upon hire).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and installation documentation.