Security Alarm Technician

American Alarm & Communications • Salem, MA

107d

About The Position

Hired licensed technicians will receive a $5000.00 sign on bonus! Great money. Great benefits. Minimal bull. We know you have a lot of options for work these days, so let’s cut to the chase. We ask you to join our team, because we believe there’s no better place to build or finish your career in the security systems industry. We’ve been at this for 52 years, still family-owned, and the first employee we hired is still with us today. That tells you something about how we value people, and how our employees value working here. We have multiple opportunities in our Massachusetts locations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience plus the completion of a vocational, technical or license training program.
• Continuous manufacturer's specialized training.
• Knowledge of installing, testing, inspecting, and repairing basic intrusion, fire, access, video, networked systems.
• At least one specialty and basic understanding of networking is required.
• Basic project planning, administration, and execution.
• Massachusetts Electricians Journeyman 'B' or Systems Technician 'D' license.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and working in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree a plus.
• F1 Boston Fire Department Alarm or other municipal certifications a plus.
• Manufacturing Certifications such as Notifier for Fire Alarm.
• Industry Certifications recommended: e.g., NICET Fire Alarm, EST, NTS/ESA, BICSI.
• ESNT Network Certificate, Network+ recommended.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs detailed installation, testing and inspection, and repair of all intrusion, fire, access, and video systems according to system specifications and protocols to ensure systems are functioning properly.
• Inspects integrated and complex commercial and residential intrusion, fire, access, and video systems according to system specifications and procedures to ensure that systems are functioning properly.
• Installs and services small, medium, large, integrated, and complex commercial and residential intrusion, fire, access, and video systems according to system specifications and rules to ensure that systems are functioning properly.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair functions for all systems including advanced, complex integrated commercial and residential intrusion, fire, access, and video systems.
• Instructs customers in intrusion, fire, access control and video system operation.
• Defines the scope of add-ons and change orders, seeks customer approval, and writes up paperwork.
• Maintains accurate records of all inspections, service calls and troubleshooting as required.
• Oversees the work of Systems Apprentices checking for quality, safety, and accuracy.
• Evaluates new products for reliability and fitness to targeted customer use and profile.
• Other duties as required by management.

Benefits

• $5000.00 sign on bonus
• Employee reimbursement for expenses related to license renews

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees