Low-Voltage Installer, Residential & Commercial

Installation And Service Technician Smart Business III

If you are an experienced technician who takes pride in high-quality workmanship, we have a stable, leadership-level role for you. We are looking for a skilled Installation and Service Technician Smart Business III with a strong background as both a home & commercial installer. If you have the hands-on expertise to handle residential setups and the technical grit to lead complex commercial security and fire projects from start to finish, your skills are highly valued here.

Shift;
Tuesday-Saturday, Hourly Rate: $29.48 - $36.85 / hour

The Installation and Service Technician Smart Business III is responsible for installation, repair, and maintenance of all low voltage systems for our new and existing customer base. These services are critical for the ongoing customer service experience and satisfaction of our members. This role will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships This position will work directly with project management and coordination to complete tasks.

Essential Functions

• Install and program security, fire, access and CCTV systems in commercial properties with no assistance. Lead fire alarm install jobs up to and including final inspection and close out. Responsible for ensuring coordination of final inspection and all other stakeholders as it is being handled by the coordination department. Responsible for installing or adding basic electrical outlets when required. Read and understand blueprints and schematics with the ability to create as-builds and delegate tasks.
  
  Maintain communication with the project manager and coordinate in real time in order to address scheduling or other job related issues. Communicate with customers in full regarding the current job and any changes or issues. Ensure all delegates assigned to a job or ticket have clocked time correctly and all job costs have been applied to the job/ticket.
• Manage job/ticket costs. Maintain accurate inventory on your company provided vehicle. Perform fire alarm inspections, identifying deficiencies and upgrade opportunities. Perform fire alarm repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. Create reports for customer and agency documentation and submittal. Perform security alarm, CCTV and access repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. Support service advisors, key account coordinators, and customer support representatives in the performance of their jobs and service calls.
  
  Maintain relationships with municipal and state fire authorities for licensing and inspections. Interface with the monitoring center manager and supervisors.
• Maintain relationships with major accounts and multi-location accounts to ensure satisfaction and retention. Interface with the sales departments to address current service issues and plan support for future growth. Respond to escalation service calls, de-escalate upset members and answer any technical questions members may have. Assist with training and development of technicians. Assist with the sales team with site walks. Maintain professional appearance, as well as company provided vehicles.
  
  Maintain a clean and organized work space. Must stay in compliance with company training courses. Must follow company policies and procedures. On call Service.

Knowledge And Skills

• Must possess all necessary hand tools to complete daily tasks.
• Basic electrical knowledge and ability to install and wire electrical outlets.
• Must have the ability to lead a job and provide direction and guidance to fellow technicians
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with no assistance. Ability to effectively troubleshoot Fire, CCTV, Access and intrusion on all levels.
• Ability to read and install systems per design drawings and sales proposals
• Position requires high level of efficiency, attention to detail, quality control, and teamwork with the ability to lead projects and control costs
• Proficient computer skills

Education, Competencies, Certifications/Licenses

• Minimum Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED
• 5-7 years of experience in the security industry
• Must obtain and reinstate an alarm agent license
• Must maintain a clean driving record at all times and report any issues within 24 hours to your manager
• Must have NICET or CSA II and 3-5 years of experience in the industry or have 10+ years of experience in the industry with a strong focus on fire alarm
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in specific systems such as Qualsys, Digital Watchdog, Brivo and various fire alarm systems such as Notifier, Fire-Lite, Kidde and Fireshield.

Working Environment / Minimum Physical Requirements

• Employees must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 50lbs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.