Field Service Technician Levels I, II, III - Sterling, VA

Company: Total Automation Group
Location: Sterling
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

These 3 positions will serve as hands-on maintenance and service support technicians on perimeter security equipment at sensitive locations throughout The Washington DC Metro area and other locations around the country.Service and Maintenance: The FST's primary role is to perform preventative maintenance requirements on hydraulic and electric, PLC driven active vehicle barriers, bollards and gates and respond to service requests on equipment as necessary. This position will require direct interaction with clients, a high level of customer service and care is required at all times. The FST will be responsible for interpreting electrical schematics, appropriate drawings and maintenance documentation in order to complete the task at hand in an efficient, safe and timely manner. This role will require working outdoors on hydraulic and electrical systems, use of chemicals and sealants, heavy lifting, operating instrumentation, and maintaining/repairing mechanical subsystems.Installation Support: From time to time, the FST will also be responsible for the installation support of new systems. This will require an understanding of typical construction practices, interaction with site supervisors and project management, adhering to construction safety procedures, and the ability to interpret site plans and electrical schematics. This role will also require working outdoors with chemicals and sealants and operating equipment such as drills, saws, concrete saws etc.Required Traits:Excellent customer service and communication skills.Basic computer skills.Clean driving record.Clean background with ability to obtain DoD CAC and appropriate government security clearances. Prior military experience a plus.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, as well as be able to frequently kneel, bend, squat, sit and twist.Ability to work after hours (including weekends and holidays) as needed.Ability to travel outside assigned territory may be necessary.Industrial automation experience on PLC controlled equipment, experience on access control equipment, or PLC driven electro-mechanical and hydraulic experience a plus.There are currently 3 levels of FST positions available. When applying please be specific about which level of FST you believe best fits with your personal skill sets.Field Service Technician 15 years of related hydraulic/electromechanical experience such as with elevators, escalators and lifts.Must be able to work autonomously and be a self-starter.Must be able to pass a National Background check. (NACI)Must be eligible to obtain a National Security clearance.Must be able to travel for a day or two each month.Field Service Technician 22-3 years of related hydraulic/electromechanical experience such as with elevators, escalators and lifts.Must be able to pass a National Background check. (NACI)Must be eligible to obtain a National Security clearance.Must be able to travel for a day or two each month.Field Service Technician 3Entry Level PositionRelated Trade school or past military experience preferred.Must be able to pass a National Background check. (NACI)Must be eligible to obtain a National Security clearance.Must be able to travel for a day or two each month.Job Type: Full-timePay: $16.00 - $30.00 per hourCOVID-19 considerations:All candidates will be required to wear a mask during any interview process and/or office visits.

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