security systems technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Security system installation, repair and inspection technology/technician

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Repair
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Service
• Various locations
• Installation

Responsibilities

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
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Alarm/security system

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• Networking security
• Programming software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools
• Light trucks
• Aerial and underground cable lines

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Security system

Service experience

• Security

Area of specialization

• Cameras
• Electronic
• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)
• System integration

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Gloves
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program