What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alarm Technician position at TRL Systems, Inc.?
The Alarm Technician is hands-on and detail-driven—responsible for installing system devices, running and terminating wiring, and completing light construction tasks essential to project success. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical codes, construction practices, device functionality, and industry standards.
Core responsibilities include performing construction rough-ins, patching and painting, wire pulling, preparing job sites, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Through quality workmanship and adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines, the Security Technician helps drive the successful completion of client projects.
Hours
At TRL Systems, we've been keeping people and their property safe for over 42 years. As an integrator of Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, and Security systems, everything we do has the potential to save lives and you get to be a part of that. Your role is important and here’s what you can expect as a member of our TRL Team:
TRL Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. TRL’s employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all California locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
Core responsibilities include performing construction rough-ins, patching and painting, wire pulling, preparing job sites, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Through quality workmanship and adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines, the Security Technician helps drive the successful completion of client projects.
Hours
- Must be able to work weekends, nights, split shifts, and rotating shifts (if needed).
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plan
- Coordinates with the Lead/Foreman of the project to ensure the successful installation of project components.
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
- Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components
- Adheres to all workplace safety expectations, regulations, standards and practices
- Basic understanding and operation of hand tools needed, such as cutters, meters, drills, saws, and screw drivers.
- Punctuality and regular attendance
- 0-2 years in construction and/or low voltage installation
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Valid California Driver License and proof of auto insurance.
- Repetitive substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Walk, drive, bend, stoop, hear, and speak
- Move/transport/install/remove items weighing 50 pounds
- Drive for 2 hours in a work shift/day
- You may work at extreme heights occasionally, and an indoor environment under all temperature variations. Confined spaces may occasionally be required.
- Work is performed on construction sites, in commercial buildings, high rise buildings, and/or hospitals with patient contact.
At TRL Systems, we've been keeping people and their property safe for over 42 years. As an integrator of Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, and Security systems, everything we do has the potential to save lives and you get to be a part of that. Your role is important and here’s what you can expect as a member of our TRL Team:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays, Paid Time Off
- Employee Merit and Longevity Awards: Merit rewards that you can use to get items such as branded apparel, video game consoles, headphones and more and longevity awards like golfing gear, purses, BBQs, and watches just to name a few
- Company Sponsored Events: Family-friendly events with food, games and prizes
- Training and Development: Classes available to develop you personally and professionally to help you be the best version of you possible!
- Career Advancement: We want to partner with you to build a long and successful career at TRL and will help you realize your potential
TRL Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. TRL’s employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all California locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
