Facility Electronics Technician

Facility Electronics Technician –
Core Civic

$22.84 per hour

At Core Civic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Facility Electronics Technician who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Facility Electronics Technician installs, repairs and maintains complex electronic systems throughout the correctional facility including control circuits, lighting controls, motor controls, door controls and camera systems. They also implement and maintain security electronic equipment, controls, and automation systems.

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electronic systems throughout the correctional facility, including control circuits, lighting controls, locking control systems, motor controls, fire alarm systems, surveillance systems, perimeter detection systems and door controls. Cuts, splices, and makes single mode and multi-mode fiber optic connections.
• Updates existing facility drawings to account for changes to include new system installations and re-designs. Annotates changes within proper time frames.
• Interprets standard plans, blueprints, and electronic schematics and utilizes ladder logic for electrical programming, as needed.
• Prioritizes assignments based on urgency and scheduled needs. Completes work orders in accordance with company standards for workmanship, and in compliance with building codes, blueprints, manuals and/or other applicable procedures, standards or specifications.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of standard operating records and reports, as required. Processes all work orders, reports, and other documents in a timely manner.
• Provides proper supervision and tracking of inmates/residents assigned to the Maintenance Department. Escorts inmates/residents or coordinates the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas.
• Inspects for items that could be used as contraband, weapons or escape implements by inmates/residents. Provides for the secure storage, proper use and/or safe disposal of tools, supplies, and equipment. Maintains all tools in proper working order.
• Assists other skilled trade workers on projects requiring multiple trade specialty areas, as needed.
• Coordinates electrical activities, updates, and information with the FSC Real Estate department, other facility staff, agencies, and external contractors and vendors, as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree in a related technical field is preferred.
• Two years of experience in instrumentation, electronics and control systems is required. Candidate must have working knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and electronic blueprints and diagrams.
• Experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc.) is required.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, IP camera systems (CCTV) and computer systems.
• Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate ability to complete work assignments in a timely manner, under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement:
  Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Public Safety

Core Civic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.