Low Voltage Specialties Technician

Summit Fire & Security•Garland, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Low Voltage Specialties Technician position is to install, troubleshoot, service and repair low voltage, networks, access control, Audio/Video, and security systems, with minimal supervision. Summit Fire & Security is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We offer reimbursement for certain career development programs in addition to potential bonuses for specific certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth. Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
2 years low voltage experience, specifically in networks, A/V, access control and security systems required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
Must be able to travel 90% of the time, locally.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.
Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.
Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

Nice To Haves

NICET, CTS, manufacturer or state specific certification, preferred.
2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
2 years using business intelligence systems, Salesforce, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.

Responsibilities

Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment such as multi-meter, meter, laptop to program, lifts, etc. to repair or replace low voltage system components.
Comprehensive working knowledge of low voltage standards.
Programing and software knowledge with a variety of low voltage systems that is used when removing or replacing components to include network equipment, A/V equipment, access control, security etc.
Troubleshoot to determine fault or faults related to networks, A/V, access control and security.
Repair or replace damaged equipment related to networking, A/V, access control and security systems.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner.
Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.
Complete documentation on work orders.
Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
Technicians will be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests.
Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
Train service technician trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection.
Other duties may be assigned.