What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Tech I position at Guardian Security Systems?
About Us:
Guardian Security was founded in 1976, and we have been serving Washington State with their life and property protection needs since then - for officially 50 years! We are locally owned and operated, with four offices located in Yakima, Tacoma, Bellingham, and in the SODO district of Seattle.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.guardiansecurity.com/
Kindness – Growth Mindset – Technical Excellence – Safety – Predictable Success – Customer Heroes
Guardian Security is looking for a motivated Experienced Low Voltage Technician (ELVT) to work in our Fire Alarm, Security, Service, and Confidence Testing Divisions in our Seattle, Bellingham, and Yakima branch offices. Individuals that enjoy working with their hands and are computer literate with an attention to detail will be successful ELVT's. The ELVT will work on project assignments that will include reading reports, shop drawings, wiring schematics, and product manuals to programming new systems and investigating system troubles and communicating results to the customer. Having strong computer literacy skills will enable the ELVT to be proficient in the application software programs for the systems being serviced, tested or installed.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Job Responsibilities:
- Set up and run initial programming and tests on new electronic systems or equipment according to shop drawings and design manuals.
- Test and repair various fire and life safety systems to locate and identify problems and make necessary repairs.
- Upgrade software and run tests on existing systems to maintain current operating systems and functionality.
- Perform regular testing, inspections, and maintenance on existing systems to ensure systems are operating correctly and to minimize downtime.
- Keep accurate and detailed records for work performed, including tests run, inspections performed, troubleshooting steps performed, system changes, and system repairs.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent on-the-job training
- 5 years of electrical industry experience
- 06 Low Voltage electrical license
- NICET 1 or 2 Fire Alarm or equivalent
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
Guardian provides a training program and compensation structure that rewards positive work experience and achieving industry certifications and licenses.
Benefits:
- Low-cost medical insurance
- Low-cost dental Insurance
- Vision and Life Insurance premiums paid for by Guardian
- 401(k) with company match after 1 year
- Sick Time
- Paid Time Off that builds with tenure an additional 8 paid holidays
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- AD&D insurance
- Tuition reimbursement/PAID Professional Development PTO (24 hours that renews every year!)
Salary : $25 - $35