Low Voltage CCTV Installer

Job Description

Title: Low Voltage Installer
Pay: $24 - $32 / hr
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm

Voluntary Overtime Available!

JOB SUMMARY: Design, install, service, test and maintain all Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs), CCTV, alarm and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with operations personnel to ensure that all projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Assure that MSUs and commercial sites under maintenance agreements are in perfect working order, clean and properly documented. Conduct preventative maintenance on a weekly basis.

• Assist subcontractors, installers, project coordinators, engineering manager and sales persons with site surveys.
• Maintain regular updates with branch staff.
• Prepare daily activity reports.
• Maintain high level of knowledge in mobile surveillance and other related technologies.
• Prepare and maintain MSU and job site inventory records.
• Maintain a good, positive relationship with clients.
• Assure that Account Executives and branch personnel are informed of any and all issues on customer sites.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Transport MSUs to, from and around customer sites.
• Conduct reviews of video files as requested by operations or clients; assure that operations is aware of all requests to review video files.
• Assist with assigned projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, plus vocational training or equivalent.
• One year’s experience in CCTV or alarm installation.
• Technical background in CCTV, access control and security; understanding of basic electricity (low voltage) and electronics.

JOB SKILLS:

• Understanding of job safety practices.
• Working knowledge of wire types and sizes
• Knowledge of good practice standards in using manual or electric hand tools

• Good skill level in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Internet Explorer and have the propensity for achieving a high level of skill in the various software applications

• Good understanding of LAN systems as a part of an overall security installation.

• Strong verbal, problem-solving and follow-up skills with the ability to coordinate and perform several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team, and with limited resources.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have valid drivers license and meet company driver requirements

• Must be able to drive and travel up to 75% of the time.

• May be required to hold and continue to meet the requirements for any applicable state license for security company employees.
• Must read, write and speak English, being multilingual/bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Ability to be an effective team member.

• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation, instruction, persuasion, and/or speaking with others.
• Ability to perform the general duties and responsibilities set forth above in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Physical Requirements:

• Eyesight sufficient to read, write and operate equipment essential to this position.
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to maintain concentration, visual acuity and alertness for long periods of time.
  • Must have manual dexterity to manage telephones and computer equipment simultaneously and with respect to other duties.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds, move and respond.
  • Must be capable of using or learning to use power tools and lifts properly.

Qualifications

Education