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Security Technician
American Alarms Des Moines, IA
$40k-51k (estimate)
Full Time | Specialty Trade in Construction 1 Month Ago
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American Alarms is Hiring a Security Technician Near Des Moines, IA

Who Are We?

American Alarms was started in the basement of Bill Jacob's house in 1983. With his training in electronics from DM Tech HS and the US Army, Bill had the background to teach anyone with the desire to learn. By gradually adding team members that believe the same way, American Alarms has become a leader in user-friendly life safety and security systems.

Full-time/Non-Exempt

Salary: $15.96 - $25.68

Benefits:

  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Floating Holiday 
  • Volunteer Day
  • Legal/ID Shield

Schedule

  • Monday-Friday

Summary: The Security Technician installs, programs, maintains, or repairs security systems wiring and equipment. Ensures that work is in accordance with relevant security codes and standards.

Essential Duties: 

  • Security system technician/estimator will install, test, maintain and repair security alarm systems, that ensure the safety of occupants.
  • Perform system tests and inspections.
  • Install new systems and equipment. (card access, telephone entry, intercom, security, video, and custom controls)
  • Troubleshoot/repair/program new and existing systems.
  • Complete electronic work orders, reports and a variety of electronic documents
  • Site Survey and estimates.
  • Once obtained, all licenses must be kept current.
  • Work on other system types if needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Stay current with changing technology, including software field service programs.
  • Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Physical requirements: must be able to lift up to 50lbs, stand for long periods of time and reach with arms and hands.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Specialty Trade in Construction

SALARY

$40k-51k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/17/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/16/2024

WEBSITE

americanfirealarms.com

HEADQUARTERS

DES MOINES, IA

SIZE

50 - 100

FOUNDED

1983

TYPE

Private

CEO

BILL JACOBS

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Specialty Trade in Construction

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