Security Project Technician 2

About the role

Convergint is seeking a full-time Security Technician to join our dynamic team. The role involves installing, programming, system start-up/check-out, certifying, and customer training on assigned projects, including both small and large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, test, repair, and service a variety of non-routine systems and equipment, including security, fire alarm & life safety, and building automation.
• Provide technical support and training to customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and interpret manuals, wiring diagrams, and repair equipment using knowledge of electronics and standard test instruments and hand tools.
• Operate systems to demonstrate equipment, commission new systems, analyze performance, and identify malfunctions.
• Write non-routine programs for systems.
• Act as a “customer’s best service provider” at all times, ensuring Convergint Technologies is the customer’s first choice for service.
• Consult with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation, maintenance, and warranty work.
• Advise management on customer satisfaction, product performance, installation techniques, and standards, and suggest product improvements.
• Execute most technical aspects of multiple projects with varying timelines and budgets, including programming, graphics development, start-up, certification testing, customer training, close-out documentation, and ongoing technical support.
• Identify potential project risks, communicate to appropriate parties, and assist in developing and implementing strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and/or Operations Manager, assisting in overall project coordination, recommending quality of work, and identifying ways to improve customer satisfaction.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced staff, supervising workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to achieve optimal performance.

Requirements

• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure, maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Solid technical skills and experience in fire alarm systems and/or electronic security systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot problems and find solutions.
• To be a self-starter and work well with minimal supervision.
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, including working with a variety of hand and power tools, reading blueprints and drawings, and performing calculations.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications and other relevant applications.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel locally to jobsites on a regular basis, with minimal overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Experience: 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Preferred Experience: Relevant field service certifications.
• Product-specific certifications, Industry-specific certifications, and/or licenses, Software House, Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, AMAG, Milestone, ONSSI, AXIS.