alarm system technician

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• Repair.
• Urban area.
• On-site customer service.
• Rural area.
• Remote location.
• Various locations.
• 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:

Alarm/security system.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.

Area of specialization:

Cameras.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Tight deadlines.
• Work under pressure.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Gasoline paid.
• Life insurance.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Supports for visible minorities:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.