Installer, Security Alarms

Job summary

Install and repair electronic security equipment, including diagnosing circuit and component faults. Complete work orders and maintenance reports while reading blueprints and drawings.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Dusty Noisy Work setting Repair Urban area On-site customer service Service Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Install electronic equipment 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 Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports Read blueprints and drawings Experience and specialization Type of service and repair Alarm/security system Computer and technology knowledge MS Outlook Equipment and machinery experience Hand tools Area of specialization Closed-circuit television (CCTV) Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Transportation/travel information Own transportation 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 9 kg (20 lbs) Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Travel insurance Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) 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 Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment 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 Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities 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 Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) 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.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

What you’ll do

Install and repair electronic security equipment, including diagnosing circuit and component faults. Complete work orders and maintenance reports while reading blueprints and drawings.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and 3 to 5 years of experience in alarm and security system repair. Candidates must have their own transportation and tools, and pass criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage • Vision care benefits • Bonus • Life insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Learning/training paid by employer • Travel insurance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electronic equipment installation
• Circuit diagnosis
• Blueprint reading
• CCTV
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• MS Outlook
• Customer service
• Equipment repair
• Maintenance reporting

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Trades
• Construction
• Customer Service & Support
• Technology