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TEKsystems
Alarm Technician
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What they do
An Alarm or Security System Technician installs and repairs security systems and fire detectors in homes or businesses.
$53,819 / year median in the U.S.
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Description Job Description People who come from a skilled trade professions and are mechanically inclined with a customer service mindset. Previous field experience is a big plus, like cabling, wiring, residential installations, or working for Best Buy Geek Squad. They will be trained on the equipment.
Day-to-day duties:
They will receive training on and be doing the following: 1. Installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and programming of Burglar Alarms, CCTV (IP & Analog), DVRs, and Access Control Systems for residential customers. They will also convert older systems to new systems. 2. Working with window breaks, door units, and smoke detectors. 3. Troubleshooting signal issues to ensure the alarm functions properly if needed. 4. Perform daily hands-on field interaction with customers at the site level and some smaller customer care levels. 5. Test and verify signals for equipment 6. Train customers on using the equipment and how to connect to the devices and answer all questions including ensuring that they have no additional need (equipment, etc.). 7. Completing necessary customer paperwork for each job. 8. CostALL PARTS
utilized for each job installed before closing the job out. 9. Maintaining accurate truck inventory of products. 10. Provide top-quality customer service. 11. Achieve 90% Goal Attainment for completed installations and zero "go-backs". Skills Install, Installation, Low voltage, Crimping, Security, burglar alarms Top Skills Details Install,Installation,Low voltage,Crimping,Security,burglar alarms Additional Skills & Qualifications Additional Skills & Qualifications Must have Great Communication skills. This is very important, along with being reliable and possessing an adaptive personality. This person should have stellar interpersonal skills, the ability to think quickly on their feet, the ability to read nonverbal cues from the home's residents, and a solution-oriented, customer-centric attitude. It's important to give the customer confidence that their issue will be resolved Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of West Palm Beach, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in West Palm Beach,FL.