security systems technician

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• Dusty.
• Outdoors.

Work setting:

• Repair.
• Service.
• Installation.

Tasks:

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair.
• Install electronic equipment .
• Repair electronic equipment .
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies.
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools.
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults.
• Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning.
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies.
• Calibrate products using hand tools.
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Provide customer service.

Type of service and repair:

• DVD players.
• Alarm/security system.
• Computers and peripherals.
• Office audio equipment.
• Video cameras and projectors.
• Television.

Computer and technology knowledge:

Networking hardware.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Hand tools.

Service experience:

Alarm system.

Area of specialization:

• Cameras.
• Electronic.
• Closed-circuit television (CCTV).

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Child Abuse Registry check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Vehicle supplied by employer.
• Willing to travel regularly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Excellent written communication.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Veterans:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) .
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) .

Support for Indigenous people:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .