Security/AC Technician - Level II

Job Purpose

Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of security alarm wiring and equipment and access control equipment.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, floors, and other areas as required. Examine systems to locate problems such as loose connections or broken insulation.
• Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, and cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, then position and terminate cables, wires and strapping.
• Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, and related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, and video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring in order to connect components.
• Mount raceways and conduits, and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.
• Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
• Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, and all security features to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves hardware, software, and basic network related problems encountered by end-users of the network.
• Has a understanding of IPV4 and how to assign a computer an IP address.
• Complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner.
• Maintain the company’s high standards of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, and team members.
• Submit all paperwork on time.
• Adhere to all required project specific as well as company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Company Conformance Statement

• Perform quality work within assigned deadlines with and/or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, etc.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the need for communication and coordination of work efforts with other team members, departments, or organizations.

Working Environment

• Regularly exposed to work in non-climate controlled environments.
• May be exposed to airborne particles and dirt in outdoor or construction environments.
• Noise levels can be high depending upon work site and tools required.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly:

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach and with hands and arms, for up to eight hours daily.
• Must be able to coordinate hands and eyes while using automated tools and equipment.
• Must be able to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.
• Must be able to use one hand for twisting or turning motions while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders (8 feet routinely)
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl in all environments (basements, crawl spaces, attic/ceilings, etc.).

Experience and Education:

• 3 years low voltage field experience.
• Professional communication and delegation skills.
• High School Diploma or GED