Alarm Technician

Install, program, services and repair physical wiring and equipment including but not limited to: security burglar alarm, fire alarm, surveillance video and other products as require.

Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement.

Essential Duties

* Prompt and predictable attendance is a basic requirement.
* Maintains a positive customer relationship and company image.
* Installation of equipment and required wiring.
* Responsible for service for 90 days after installation
* Adjust sensitivity of units based on room structures and manufacturers recommendations.
* Submits all paperwork including SOP and JOB on time as required
* Troubleshoot alarms and electrical circuitry.
* Trains customers in the proper use of their system.

Demonstrate systems for customers, and explain details such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
* Operate hand and power tools in a safe manner.
* Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, and floors.
* Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, and cavity walls to reach fixture outlets; then position and terminate cables, wires and strappings.
* Maintains company vehicle clean and organized at all times.
* Closes service calls in a timely manner.
* Notifies Branch Office when scheduled calls are completed and can take additional service calls.
* Will be scheduled as an on call status to accommodate priority service calls.
* As needed, overtime will be required to assist in priority service calls and to respond to customer service calls when heavy service schedules exist.

Requirements

Company Conformance Statements

* Stay current and follow company policies, procedures, and understand HR policies as described in the employee handbook.
* Perform quality work within deadlines and with minimal supervision.
* Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
* Assist with all other tasks as needed or assigned.
* Perform all other duties as required.
* Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
* Follow all safety requirements and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
* Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Remains up-to-date with industry licensing and testing requirements.
* Ability to read and understand basic blue prints.
* Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
* Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, and related equipment following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
* Has general knowledge of basic construction of buildings and homes.
* Knowledge of wide range of alarm panels.
* Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, and all security features in order to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions.
* Analytic ability to diagnose basic problems and ability to work with minimum supervision
* Track VRT

Educational and Licenses/Certifications

* High School Graduate or equivalent
* Valid Drivers License
* All current state fire and alarm licenses

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

* Work is performed in all kinds of weather at various locations within a given district or territory.
* Performing the duties of this job, require sitting or standing for extending periods of time as well as walking and transporting supplies in and out of a vehicle and various locations.
* Must be able to squat, kneel, bend, crawl, and climb.
* Must be able to carry, secure and store necessary material, tools, and utility ladders.
* Work is performed at client locations often in hot or cold attics.
* Ability to operate hand and power tools.
* Able to lift 40 lbs.
* Able to climb a ladder.
* Able to work with hands overhead.
* Good eyesight and color perception to work with intricate components used in electronic equipment.
* Work shift varies based on client and operational needs.

Benefits

Because Alert 360 hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes:

* Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision plans
* A generous paid time off program starting at three weeks and increasing with your tenure
* A 401(k) plan where the company matches dollar-for-dollar on a generous % you contribute
* Financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
* Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
* To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, an on-site gym, employee fitness walks, and free home security monitoring with discounted security and home automation equipment.

– Equal Opportunity Employer –