Christopher Garcia
Safford,AZ
Summary
Highly professional focused and skilled Electronics Technician with 23 years of electronics experience in a Correctional setting. Strengths are but not limited to Telephone PBX, Fire alarm, radio trunking, twisted copper pair and fiber optics. Self starter possessing organizational skills with attention to detail and safety.
An excellent communicator with ability to build rapport with individuals of all levels and sustain lasting relationships. Confident in handling last minute emergencies with precision and ability to make decisions in a team environment or individually without supervisory intervention.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technician
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Safford, AZ
01.2001 - 12.2023
- Responsible for maintaining the physical security through intallation, maintenanace and repair of an array of electronics systems inclusive but not limited to PBX telephone switch, trunked radio systems,
- fire alarm systems, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers and CCTV/DVR video equipment.
- Maintained, developed modifications and ensured the reliability of the Institutions security and communication systems. Maintained a COR (contracting officer representative) certification level I and level II.
- Provided technical support during the preparation of drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunication .
- Conducted inspection and performed preventative maintenance as required by Bureau of Prisons policy.
- Maintained a COR (contractor officer representative) certification for major projects.
- Supervised, assisted and maintained contractor logs for projects during upgrades of fire alarm systems, CCTV/DVR systems, PBX telephone systems, PLC's and Motorola radio systems.
- Performed annual fire alarm inspection according to NFPA 72 standards.
- Performed fiber optic, CAT 6, coaxial and CAT 3 cabling upgrades throughout the Institution.
Telephone Technician
Century Link Center
Safford, AZ
01.2000 - 01.2001
- As a telephone technician I was responsible for installation and maintenance to residential and business accounts.
- Installed and repaired fiber optic and twisted pair cabling in residential setting and outdoor appliance.
- assisted construction crew with pole change out and cabling replacement through out the system to include overhead and underground cabling. Installed conduit in underground settings.
Advanced Technician
Cable ONE
Safford, AZ
07.1991 - 06.2000
- Responsible for all headend operations and maintenance utilizing digital and analog signal. Responsible for CLI and Ingress monitoring.
- Maintained scheduling for plant upgrade daily installations for new service.
- Completed FCC proof of performance on a quarterly basis.
- Participated in a system upgrade using fiber optic and activating return path for Telephony and Internet services. Assisted in installation and service call overflow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Safford High School
Safford, AZ05-1985
Skills
Certifications
- Nationally Recognized Certification Fire Alarm Organization
- National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72)
- IMSA Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level I
- IMSA Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level II
- Motorola Radio Trunking systems
- Integrated Security Corporation (perimeter fence detection)
- Teltronics (PBX) telephone switch training
Skills
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Hardware Diagnostics
- Technical Documents
- wiring and Soldering
- Functional Testing
- Equipment Installation
- Invoice Preparation
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
01.2001 - 12.2023
Telephone Technician
Century Link Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
Advanced Technician
Cable ONE
07.1991 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
Safford High School