Security Project Specialist 1

Convergint•Lenexa, KS

11h

About The Position

This role is for a Security Project Specialist who is passionate about providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. The ideal candidate is a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability, and delivering results, seeking to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity. Convergint Technologies, with 20 years of growth and exceptional performance, aims to be the customer's best service provider, driven by a mission and a strong foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs. The company takes pride in protecting the lives and assets of its customers and their communities through the solutions they provide.

Requirements

Experience installing and wiring access control, network cameras, door hardware, panel installation & wiring, and programming of door and camera additions.
Comfortability performing test and inspect on fire systems.
Solid understanding of blueprints, design drawings including wiring and labeling methods, system wiring, wiring methods, cut sheets, wiring schematics, and cable support installation (J-Hook, Raceway, Conduit, Cable Support).
Very familiar with basic blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures unassisted, may require assistance with more complex specifications.
Strong customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of, and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper) and ability to read blueprints and drawings; solid math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.).
Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
The Project Specialist will be responsible for providing basic hand tools as required to perform the daily tasks of the position.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Previous construction experience including some level of electrical or a low voltage background.
3-5 year experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation.

Nice To Haves

Relevant trade designation (e.g. Electrician, Communications)
Experience with Silent Knight, Fire-lite
Experience installing, programming, and testing EST-4 fire systems
Certifications & Licenses: Project Management Institute (PMI); industry-specific certifications and/or

Responsibilities

Encourage participation in the Recruit Awesome People program to grow Convergint by referring top talent.
Install, program, test, repair, and service a variety of systems and equipment including security, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation with minimal guidance.
Work closely with customers and internal colleagues to provide technical installation support and training, potentially assisting or training less experienced Electrical Installers.
Interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repair equipment using knowledge of electronics and standard test instruments and hand tools.
Provide basic installation assistance as directed by the project lead.
Act as ‘our customer’s best service provider’ at all times, ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
Take ownership of onsite projects, including safety, quality, and performance, and observe Convergint Quality Standards.
Make suggestions for installation methods to improve profitability and quality.
Learn and perform tasks of an Electrical Installer III to progress through the trade program.
Provide feedback to the Job-Lead regarding problems and anticipate time associated with assigned tasks, acting as the primary liaison to the Project Lead.