Security Alarm Technician
About The Position
TEKsystems is hiring an Alarm Installation Technician to support a leading residential security provider in Wichita, Kansas. Comprehensive training on the provider’s products and systems is provided. The role suits mechanically inclined candidates with hands-on experience in cabling, wiring, low-voltage systems, skilled trades, or residential installation who want to develop a career in the security industry. After training, the technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and programs residential security systems and related equipment; upgrades existing systems; diagnoses signal and connectivity issues; and verifies system operation. The technician also explains system features and operation to homeowners, completes customer paperwork, manages truck inventory, and provides customer service during service calls. This is an onsite contract position. The stated pay is $22.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Experience with cabling, wiring, CAT5, CAT6, or copper cable installations.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Professional appearance and ability to work directly with homeowners.
- Reliable transportation; a personal vehicle is required during the contract period.
- Ability to travel throughout the Wichita service area.
Nice To Haves
- Low-voltage installation experience.
- Residential technology installation experience.
- Security, alarm, or CCTV experience.
- IP camera experience.
- Electrical experience.
- Best Buy Geek Squad, telecommunications, cable technician, or similar field-service experience.
- Trade school or technical school training.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to learn new technology quickly.
- Dependable, self-motivated work ethic and professionalism in residential environments.
- Ability to build trust and confidence with homeowners.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and program residential security systems.
- Work with burglar alarms, IP and analog CCTV systems, DVRs, and access control equipment.
- Upgrade and convert existing alarm systems to newer technologies.
- Install and service door contacts, window sensors, and smoke detectors.
- Diagnose and resolve signal and connectivity issues.
- Test systems and verify that they function properly.
- Educate homeowners about equipment operation, mobile connectivity, and system features.
- Complete customer documentation and service paperwork.
- Manage truck inventory and track equipment usage.
- Deliver customer service on every service call.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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