Experienced Alarm Technician
Job Description
Position Summary: Install burglar, fire, card access, Bayguard, and CCTV security systems. Explain installation procedures to customers and conduct system orientations. Perform system alterations and additions, and also service systems as required.
Join the Bay Alarm Family!
Come start or advance your career at Bay Alarm, the nation's largest independently owned security company. We prioritize internal growth for our employees and offer outstanding promotional opportunities. As a family-owned company we value work life balance. 15% of our employees have been with Bay Alarm for 15+ years! Work locally and make a difference in your community at one of our 16 branch locations across California, Arizona, and Washington.
All positions support Bay Alarm in our commitment to being our best at every opportunity, providing the expertise, technology, personalized service and support to keep our customers and their valuables safe.
We offer comprehensive benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
Bay Alarm is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to make every employee's experience here enriching.
Highlights Include:
- 40-Hour Workweek with Overtime Opportunities
- Day Shift Schedule Monday to Friday, some on-call and weekends may be required
- Take Home Company Vehicle with Gas Card or Mileage Reimbursement
- Uniform, Tools, and Cell phone Provided
- Clearly Defined Career Path (Level System)
- Paid Training and NICET Certifications
- Alarm System Purchase Plan and Employee Discounts
- Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability
- Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Bay Alarm Days
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education Reimbursement
- Family Scholarship Programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Community Service Programs
Responsibilities
Job Duties:
- All Level 2 tasks and skills.
- Install all Burglar Alarm System currently offered by Bay Alarm Company
- Installs CCTV systems up to but not limited to 16 cameras (PC and non-PC based).
- Installs intercom systems.
- Installs fire systems after completing required fire-related classes.
- Maintains better than a 1.0 efficiency.
- Installs access control after completing access control-related classes.
- Able to perform major modifications to older systems (i.e. discontinued Bay product lines)
- Maintains a 130 minimum unit/month production.
- Takes recurring/refresher training in key areas to maintain position. Includes CCTV, Access Control, fire alarm products.
- Ability to service larger systems while serving as On-Call Tech.
- Establish positive contact with customers.
- Explain installation to customers.
- Prepare installation equipment.
- Install systems in a timely manner and to company standards.
- Run necessary system tests.
- Process necessary documentation.
- Provide formal training and assistance to new hires.
- Provide 24-hour on-call support that may be required even on weekends and holidays.
- All other miscellaneous responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
- 2-3 years alarm installation/electrical experience required; 4-5 years preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 12 months experience at Level 2 Installer.
- Pass classes and exams.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Level 3 Installation skills and knowledge.
- Complete service skills class, & pass written test.
- Sign-off by supervisor certifying competency.
- Pass Corporate inspection of systems installed.
- Written and spoken English language skills required.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
- Final applicant will need to have the ability to pass a pre-employment screening process.
