What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Security Technician position at Beach Lake Sprinkler?
DU Family of Companies is a network of fire protection, life safety, and security service companies, protecting people and property across 30 locations and 11 states. Beach Lake Sprinkler Fire Protection Services, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Beach Lake, PA, is a full-service fire protection contractor with a second office in Brooksville, FL. Specializing in new construction, renovation, retrofit, and service work across warehouse, distribution, pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial, residential, and retail markets. Living our motto, \"we protect what you value most,\" Beach Lake Sprinkler Fire Protection Services offers a challenging and rewarding work environment for those passionate about keeping communities safe.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to add an Experienced Security Technician to our Beach Lake, PA team. In this role, you will independently install, maintain, and troubleshoot security systems, with a focus on hands-on field technical work and occasional customer interaction. Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, sound troubleshooting judgment, and the ability to work independently while delivering a superior customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain CCTV, intrusion, access control, and other security equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance and system inspections.
- Diagnose and repair faults; replace or adjust components as needed.
- Follow technical specifications and work orders accurately.
- Ensure thorough documentation of work, including reports, logs, and test results.
- Provide customer service by informing clients of issues and advising on best practices.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years' experience in security or low-voltage systems.
- Good wiring and basic electronics knowledge.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Manufacturer or system certifications.
- Experience with networked systems, IP-based cameras, and software configuration.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and handle tools and equipment throughout the workday.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
- Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
- Manual dexterity for wiring, terminations, and fine adjustments to security components.
- Regular travel to job sites and client locations within the assigned service area.
The wage for this role is $24 to $30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
As part of the DU Family of Companies, we believe that empowering and investing in our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.
Why Choose DU Family of Companies?
- Competitive Compensation – We offer a competitive wage and reward employees for their contributions.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings, and paid time off.
- Strength of the Family – Join a supportive network of companies that collaborate and grow together.
- Backed by APi Group – Benefit from the resources and stability of a global leader in life safety services.
- Long-Term Career Relationships – We invest in our people and support long-term career growth.
- Values Match – Join a team whose values align with yours and put people first.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: \"To protect what people value most.\"
All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Salary : $24 - $30