Installer – Orange County

Role And Responsibilities

• Installs intrusion/fire alarm, access control, voice/data, and CCTV components.
• Must possess a solid working knowledge of installation of Commercial Burglar Alarm, Fire Alarm, Access Control, and CCTV.
• Ability to make programming changes to Burglar Alarm, Fire Alarm, and Access Control panels in the field via laptop computer, keypad or local programmer.
• Thorough understanding of basic Burglar Alarm, Fire Alarm, Access Control, and CCTV, systems design and functionality.
• Takes part in the normal on-call rotation for emergency service and after-hours service.
• Accurately completes paperwork directly related to the installation of these components.
• Notifies Sales Agent and/or Project Manager of all changes, additions and deletions on all installations.
• Shows initiative to learn the trades for future advancement.
• Accurately completes time cards.
• Maintains company issued vehicle, tools and equipment in good working order.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Provides complete and accurate training to the customer on all systems installed at the customer’s site.
• Performs daily routine check-ins as required by management.
• Communicates scheduling issues with the Project Manager and Installation Coordinator.
• Attends scheduled Safety and Installation department meetings to receive updates on current and future projects, new products, and any changes to JMG Operations that may affect project installations.
• Attends training classes held either onsite or offsite as required by the Systems Engineer/Operations Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of hands on experience in the security alarm industry in either an installation or service capacity or other applicable experience.
• Must be an effective communicator of project status.
• Must be able to work with a variety of people of all skill levels to ensure the timely completion of the project.
• Must be capable of learning and using the appropriate tools provided by JMG to competently install system components.
• Must be capable of working during times of high workloads.
• Must be able to effectively deal with all problems arising from an installation and show good analytical skills.
• Must have a current California Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain an Alarm Company Employee registration card.
• Possess or be working toward completion of the State of California Fire Alarm Journeyman License.

Required Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees within the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Good time management, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to plan each day while adapting to constant interruptions.
• Ability to treat employees with respect at all times.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly/frequently required to use hands to finger dexterity, handle or feel objects, equipment or controls and talk or hear.
• The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• The individual must be able to drive, sit, walk, stand, bend, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and balance.
• Specific vision and abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular attendance is required.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to moderate.