Security Systems Installation and Service Technician

Job description

**Alarm Technician**

**Installation and Service**

**Company Overview**

Atlantic Security Automation Partners (ASAP) is a leading provider of electronic security and automation solutions for homes and businesses throughout Atlantic Canada.

Making security more accessible than ever before, and backed by 24/7 customer support, ASAP helps customers feel safer and more empowered.

We are growing and have openings for Alarm Technicians

**Position Summary**

Perform installation of residential and commercial security systems and components. Educate customers on the proper use of all installed equipment, and address questions or concerns of the customer.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

ASAP technicians will perform the duties listed and other duties as assigned.
- Perform installation and service of Residential and Commercial Intrusion, Fire, CCTV and Card Access Systems.
- Work involves driving a company vehicle (Must possess and maintain a good driving record)
- Perform Customer Training
- Perform System Testing and Signal Verification.
- Attend Classroom and Field Training as required.
- Comply with ASAP’s Health and Safety, Vehicle and other policies.

**Knowledge**
Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices.

**Skills**
- Excellent time management, planning and forward-thinking skills.
- Self-motivated and a professional attitude.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Excellent team building, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess good decision-making skills, be very organized and detail oriented.

**Abilities**
- Ability to use discretion and problem analysis.
- Ability to work effectively with others as part of a dynamic team and to be flexible.
- Ability and willingness to make key contributions to the growth of the business.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, delays or unexpected events; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation.
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

**Physical Demands**
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; push; pull or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to drive a motor vehicle for extended periods and be able to drive at night.

**Work Environment**
- Employee is expected to work in a safe manner at all times and to comply with safety policies and regulations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
- The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.
- This job involves working around 110-volt electricity and may involve working around 240-volt electricity.
- This position involves the possibility of crawling under structures or in attics and must be able to bend and work in tight spaces.
- The employee is required to be available to work on weekends, holidays and after 5 p.m. as needed.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one to two years minimum alarm industry technician experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**
- Applicable provincial and local licenses as required.
- Must have valid driver’s license issued by the province in which they reside and possess a “clean” driver record.

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**_Atlantic Security Automation Partners Canada Inc_**

Unit 20, 1000 Windmill Road

Dartmouth, NS
B3B 1L7

Canada

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Work remotely
- Yes

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$72,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wo