Field Technician, Security Systems (Eastern Us)

Perimeter Security Partners is looking for a motivated Field Technician with strong electrical and mechanical experience to maintain and repair access control points (ACPs) and associated equipment throughout the United States, primarily East of the Mississippi River. The Field Technician will conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on vehicle barriers and safety systems, portable message boards and generators light carts, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems at industrial, commercial, government and military sites. The ideal candidate will have experience with hydraulic drive systems, electro-mechanical drive systems, variable frequency drives, low voltage controls, programming logic controls (PLC), and electrical systems, especially those related to vehicle barriers and ACP equipment. Perimeter Security Partners has a robust maintenance and service team with seasoned lead technicians available for troubleshooting and support, with the goal of minimizing client system down time by providing quality technical support and customer service in a timely manner. The Field Technician will report to the Field Service Supervisor.
Duties:
The Field Technician must be able to work independently with little supervision, and to be a positive representative for Perimeter Security Partners with clients.
Assess, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair ACP equipment and CCTV systems.
Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment using checklists, manufacturer’s guidance, and technical expertise.
Provide daily reports on equipment condition, services performed, and additional work needed.
Develop material / equipment lists and labor estimates to correct deficiencies.
Coordinate closely with Client security and other personnel to safely conduct maintenance and service actions while minimizing operational impacts.
Draft and organize electronic documentation following each repair or preventive maintenance visit, including compiling receipts, reviewing completed checklists, obtaining Client approval signature(s), composing technician reports, and other close-out documents.
Operate in a safe manner and coordinate maintenance of a service vehicle.
Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test to permit access to military installations and similar controlled areas
• Desired: heavy equipment operator (forklift, lull, man lift)
• Ability to read schematics and single-line drawings
• Experience as a field service technician on industrial systems, motors and drives
• Familiarity with high voltage circuits up to 480 VAC and low voltage controls (12-24 VDC)
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Desired: electrical certification / licensing
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Hands-on and other training opportunities available to augment skills and increase proficiency with a wide variety of security equipment
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds to waist level.
• Weekly travel to work sites throughout the United States, generally departing on Monday and returning Friday.
• Employee will be given a company credit card for approved expenses (e.g. hotel, fuel, tools, and materials). A fixed per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses will also be provided

Additional Information:

• Weekly travel to work sites throughout the United States, generally departing on Monday and returning Friday.
• Employee will be given a company credit card for approved expenses (e.g. hotel, fuel, tools, and materials). A fixed per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses will also be provided
• Hands-on and other training opportunities available to augment skills and increase proficiency with a wide variety of security equipment

Benefits

• Full Time / Hourly Pay ($55,000-$70,000 annually based on experience, plus per diem)
• Healthcare & Dental Insurance
• Matching 401K (4%)
• Eligibility for Profit Sharing Bonus

PSP provides a significant contribution toward premiums for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. The company offers a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution, telephone allowance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Perimeter Security Partners is a three-time Inc. 5000 listed rapidly growing company that designs, constructs, and maintains perimeter security systems for some of our country’s most critical government and private facilities, including: the U.S. Military, National Park Service, data centers, corporate headquarters, stadiums, utilities, and other critical infrastructure assets. Work in a team-based atmosphere where you collaborate directly with the owners to ensure our projects are successful and our customers are taken care of. Customers include the U.S. Military and Fortune 500 companies. Protect those who make our country strong!