What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installation Technician position at Amadan Recruitment?
Installation Technician
Job Description
The position is part of the installation pool to support the construction of fire alarms, security, access control, voice/data, and any other low-voltage systems.
Responsibilities
Job Description
The position is part of the installation pool to support the construction of fire alarms, security, access control, voice/data, and any other low-voltage systems.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints of low voltage systems and how they relate to the layout of a building
- Install the components that make up the low-voltage systems such as smoke detectors, pull stations, video cameras, door contacts, etc
- Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, floors, etc
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, wall cavities, conduit, j-hooks, bridle rings, etc
- Adjust the sensitivity of devices or set addresses of devices
- Mount and fasten control panels
- Test and repair circuits and sensors by following wiring and system specifications
- Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures under the supervision of a project manager or foreman
- Test batteries, keypad and annunciator programming, notification appliances, and security features in order to ensure proper functioning and diagnose malfunctions under the supervision of a project manager or foreman
- Acquire and maintain the required tools on the tool list
- Learn to use fish tape, ohmmeters, power drills, and screwdrivers
- Meet installation deadlines as described by the project manager or foreman
- Accurate daily tracking of time via ExakTime
- Full compliance with the company’s and customer’s safety program and policies
- Full compliance with policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by
- Some out-of-town travel is required
- Hand program low voltage systems
- Able to direct other installers if requested by the project manager or foreman
- Communicate effectively with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)
- At least 5 years of installation experience in the fire alarm industry
- Be NICET Level I certified and maintain certification. Attain NICET Level II within 12 months
- Participate in required company sponsored training