DoD SkillBridge: Installation Technician

DoD Skill Bridge Internship:
Installation Technician

Skill Bridge Host Company:
Allied Universal® Technology Services

Skill Bridge Provider:
Vets2PM LLC

Location:

Boston, MA (and other locations)

Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD Skill Bridge Program.

Overview:
When you join the Allied Universal® Technology Services, you are joining one of the fastest growing security systems integrators in North America. Build your career within a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment that combines leading-edge technology solutions - electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, emergency communications, robotics, drones, and other smart tech innovative solutions - with physical security solutions to safeguard our clients and our communities.

We offer an array of opportunities - service technician jobs, installation technician jobs, security installation jobs, engineers, and project manager jobs to name a few. Start your career with us today! We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Hiring Immediately!

Position Overview:

Allied Universal® Technology Services is looking to hire Installation Technicians. The Installation Technician will perform installations of electronic control systems, which may include door access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, low-voltage communication, and fire alarm systems, including cable management, electronic locks, point sensors, signaling devices, and associated hardware.

As an Installation Technician, this person is expected to be a highly proactive and skilled individual and, at all times, maintain performance consistent with Allied Universal Technology Services' core values.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within the last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the physical security, fire alarm or low voltage communication industry, including installing field devices, programming systems, and running medium- to large-sized jobs, are required
• NIET certification is a plus
• Experience with access control, video management, intrusion detection, and fire alarm systems, or any of the following is preferred:
  Lenel/S2, Software House, AMAG, Brivo, Open Options Avigilon, Genetec, Exacqvision, Milestone, ONSSI, Axis, American Dynamics, and Eagle Eye DMP, Bosch, and Commend Edwards, Notifier, Firelite

Scope of Work:

• Install, program and configure commercial electronic security systems for enterprise commercial clients (door access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, low voltage communication, electronic locks, point sensors, signaling devices, et cetera)
• Troubleshoot new security installations to ensure the systems are functioning properly and satisfy codes
• Supervise Installation Technician I's on a job as assigned by the Installation Manager
• Drive to client sites with a company issued vehicle, to perform the system installation and confirm the system is operating effectively and meets contract requirements
• Run electrical wiring; related activities include drilling, trenching, and aerial runs. Responsible for the connection of control panels, application requirements, wire concealment, and security software installation.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned, such as job-site clean-up

Qualifications:

• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast based environment with minimum direction
• Good communication skills for effective interaction with internal & external customers
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to be on-call on a rotational basis
• Must be detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to complete time entry from home on a daily basis via the Internet
• Ability to deliver product familiarization training to end-users

Benefits if hired after a Skill Bridge Internship:

• $25 - 45 / hourly
• Company Vehicle and Gas Card
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or…