Security Technician - Low Voltage

Job Purpose :

The Security Technician is an integral part of the Operations Department. The Security Technician installs projects including Healthcare, Education, Security, Audio-Visual, Voice / Data, and other technologies.

Security Technician employees have demonstrated a thorough competency in low voltage field installation techniques and a thorough understanding of Beacon Communications standards and methodology.

The Security Technician will be responsible for duties associated with the installation of low voltage systems at the discretion of either the Project Manager or the onsite designated project lead.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist lead technicians and / or Project Manager with accomplishing tasks essential to the timely and scheduled completion of projects.
• Completion of daily tasks as assigned by the technician leading the project or the Project Manager.
• Demonstrate ability to accomplish assigned tasks on schedule.
• Demonstrate basic installation methodology in wire pull, device installation, wire pathing, and other tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of systems upon which factory certification is achieved.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Beacon Communications policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide accurate timecard entry to Coordination Manager according to Beacon Communications policies.
• Limited overnight travel, as necessary.
• Demonstrate understanding of Beacon projects, and work toward advancement.
• Arrive for work on time, dressed in a professional manner acceptable for the work to be performed.
• Other duties are assigned that align with the nature of Beacon Communications system offerings.
• Realizing that customer relations and customer satisfaction are our primary goals, perform in a professional manner demonstrating courtesy and respect to Beacon customers.
• Tools will be provided to Tech on an as-needed basis. Tech will be responsible for providing reasonable care in protecting and maintaining tools.

The cost of repair or replacement for tools that are lost or damaged due to negligence will be deducted from Technician pay at the sole discretion of Beacon Management.

Exemplify Beacon Core Values of, Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork, and Integrity.

Other Duties :

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or management to perform other instructions and duties.

You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Required Skills & Abilities :

Knowledge :

a. Basic knowledge and understanding of low-voltage related installation considerations and techniques.

b. Factory certification on a Beacon Communications offered system must be desired for continued advancement.

c. Basic understanding of OSHA guidelines as well as the NEC and TIA / EIA standards.

Skills and Abilities

d. Experience in installation related to low-voltage technologies.

e. Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.

f. Ability to communicate effectively with multiple types of end-user customers.

g. Strong team player.

Education, License and Experience :

Education :

a. High School Diploma or approved equivalent.

Experience :

b. Two years of experience in low-voltage installation is desirable.

c. Experience with Lenel is preferred.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to communicate professionally providing verbal feedback.
• Requires sitting, prolonged standing, walking, handling, gripping, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead with force. Also requires stooping, crouching, crawling on knees, and working along floors / subfloors.
• Ability to physically transport ladders up to 12 feet in height and lift ladders on and off vehicle roof racks. Must be willing and able to climb and stand on ladders and scaffolding.
• Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds, sometimes overhead.
• Ability to use power-actuated hand tools, i.e., hammers, drills, saws.
• Ability to see a full spectrum of color for correct wire identification.
• Maintain a clear background check to satisfy customer job site badging requirements.
• Willing to submit to all vaccinations and screening tests required for customer job site badging protocol.
• Maintain a clear drug and alcohol screening protocol.
• Maintain a valid Drivers License
• Ability to navigate all types of construction sites.
• Consistent, dependable, and timely attendance per schedule.

Travel Requirements :

• 20-50% travel as needed.
19 days ago