Security Systems Technician/Foreman-Miller Electric Company

Miller Electric Company•Deerfield Beach, FL

About The Position

Miller Electric Company is seeking a Security Systems Technician/Foreman to install, maintain, repair, overhaul, and troubleshoot intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, and related security equipment. The role includes working with devices such as sensors, electric locks, and other force-protection equipment, using practical knowledge of electronic principles and applicable security codes and standards to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment to operating condition. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance identified by task orders, documents maintenance actions, updates drawings, and records time distribution. The role also involves reading blueprints and schematics, retrofitting doors and gates for security hardware and cable routing, and providing customer service. Work may require confined-space access, ladder climbing, extended periods standing, extended hours, independent travel, and use of articulating boom lifts. The position requires at least five years of electrical and electronic security equipment installation experience, mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with applicable codes. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid driver’s license and formal electronics training from a technical school or related military school in electronics and/or communications.

Requirements

At least five years of electrical and electronic security equipment installation experience.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA Life Safety Codes.
Experience installing one or more access control systems, such as Genetec, Lenel, Avigilon, or Software House.
Experience installing PTZ and IP cameras.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Formal electronics training from a technical school or related military school in electronics and/or communications, in combination with the stated education requirement.
Ability to lift 60 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, work extended hours, and travel independently.
Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
Ability to operate hand and power tools; installers should have their own tools.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility and adaptability.
Leadership and self-starter qualities.
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision, independently, and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Install intrusion detection systems, access control systems, video surveillance equipment, and related devices, sensors, electric locks, and force-protection equipment.
Maintain, repair, overhaul, and troubleshoot security equipment and systems.
Use diagnostic tools and techniques to isolate malfunctions and return faulty equipment to operating condition.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance identified by task orders.
Document maintenance actions, update drawings, and record time distribution.
Read blueprints and schematic drawings.
Operate hand and power tools; installers should have their own tools.
Mechanically retrofit door frames and gates for cable routing to electric strikes, door locks, and magnetic locking devices.
Provide excellent customer service.
Operate articulating boom lifts and other applicable devices in accordance with OSHA standards.
Work independently and as part of a team, using leadership, adaptability, and minimal supervision.