What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm and Security Technician position at Somerset Fire Alarm and Security, LLC.?
Somerset Fire Alarm and Security is a local family-owned fire alarm and security company seeking a full-time service technician with at least 2-3 years of related experience. Are you a family-oriented person who is ready to grow with our company? This role requires someone who is self-sufficient, a team player, and has outstanding people skills!
Company Overview
At Somerset Fire Alarm and Security, LLC, we are in the business of protecting what matters most. With over 25 years in the industry, we commit ourselves to excellence every minute of every day. We are a certified small business, that is family-owned, and headquartered in Hagerstown, MD.
Somerset proudly serves the states of Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, providing both commercial and residential services to our customers. We offer services for Security, Cameras, Building/Home Automation, Smart Home, Access Control, and Fire Alarm installation and services. While also providing emergency services to end users, building owners, property management companies, general contractors, and electrical contractors.
Our team of in-house designers, NICET-certified technicians, and owners have lived and worked in our community and the security and fire alarm industry for the past 30 years.
About the role
A Security Systems Technician is responsible for performing skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and testing of access control, closed circuit television (CCTV) and security systems hardware and software. Along with establishing a good working relationship with our customers.
Specific Duties
- Installing, maintaining, repairing, and testing data cable and wiring, electronic door locks, access card readers, door position switches, request to exit detectors, CCTV cameras, and other security systems related hardware.
- Testing security systems hardware and correcting malfunctions to restore the performance of the equipment to established standards.
- Working with data, alarm, and monitoring circuits.
- Installing and relocating security systems equipment.
- Conducting research and analyzing test measurements.
- Evaluation of present systems and developing recommendations for system expansion, modification, and replacement.
Other Responsibilities and Duties
- Operates power tools and uses hand tools to install and repair electronic equipment.
- Performs physical inventories of security systems equipment.
- Distinguishes colors to identify color-coded cable, wiring, and electronic components that use standard industry color codes.
- Cleans security systems equipment and work areas.
- Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.
- Ability to work nights as needed.
Qualifications
- 2 Year minimum experience installing/servicing security and/or camera systems.
- Valid Driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- High enthusiasm, fun, and positive attitude
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong customer service skills
Benefits Include:
- Weekly pay
- Paid time off
- Company provided laptop
- Training provided
- Company provided uniforms
- Professional development assistance
- Competitive pay
- Consistent workload
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Security or Fire Alarm: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hagerstown, MD 21742 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20