Experienced Life Safety Service Technician

New Era Technology•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Experienced Life Safety Service Technician assists the Service Manager with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining low-voltage systems within facilities. These systems include fire alarms, video surveillance, door access, AV, audio, paging, intercom, nurse call, and network systems. This is a field service role involving local travel to client locations, with opportunities to gain experience in design, estimating, engineering, and sales. The position also includes some engineering work for nurse call systems.

Requirements

An associate degree in electronics or at least five years of experience in systems installation, service, programming, and commissioning.
Prior experience with access control, CCTV, security alarms, intercom, and audio.
Proficient system programming experience.
Proficient use of MS Windows PCs and MS Office applications.
Familiarity with RTA software and acoustic measurements.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Valid and current driver’s license and reliable transportation; must have a clean driving record.
Proficiency with basic hand tools.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; physical demands also include repetitive lifting or moving of equipment weighing at least 60 pounds.
Ability to stoop, balance, stand, walk, sit, climb, use a ladder, and work at heights exceeding 25 feet.
Ability to stand on a concrete floor for long periods and to lift equipment and construction supplies from floor level to overhead.
Ability to reach, grasp, and carry.

Nice To Haves

Obtain AVIXA CTS, NICET, or other industry certifications.
Opportunities are available to gain experience in design, estimating, engineering, and sales.

Responsibilities

Service, inspect, test, and maintain low-voltage systems.
Troubleshoot, adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry, components, and programming, and record effects on system performance.
Follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness, dependability, and active listening.
Adapt to changing circumstances or conditions in the field.
Pursue career development opportunities, including training and certification courses.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
Keep the work environment clean and organized.
Follow company policies regarding dress code, safety, and attendance.
Perform some engineering work for nurse call systems.
Perform other duties at the manager’s discretion.
Travel locally to client locations and drive a company van.