Heartland Security Services Hiring for Security Technician (Low-Voltage) Job at Austin, MN Full Time

The Security Technician I is responsible to Install, program, maintain and repair security alarm wiring and equipment and ensures work is in accordance with relevant codes for Heartland Security.

This position will cover a territory across Southeast Minnesota, and the Security Technician can live anywhere across this territory. Technicians receive a company vehicle and will travel to our headquarters in Melrose, MN, occasionally to replenish inventory.

Pay: $22-26/hour plus overtime and annual bonus

Key Responsibilities:

· Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, floors, and other areas as required. Examine systems to locate problems such as loose connections or broken insulation.

· Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, and cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, then position and terminate cables, wires and strapping.

· Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine materials requirements and installation procedures have been met.

· Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, and related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.

· Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, and video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring in order to connect components.

· Mount raceways and conduits, and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.

· Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.

· Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, and all security features in order to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions.

· Keep informed of new products and developments. Order equipment and control inventory parts.

· Perform a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

· Identify, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and basic network related problems encountered by end-users of the network.

· Complete all paperwork promptly including timesheets, service tickets, Riders, inventory sheets, and other required for each job.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in security, telecommunications or other low voltage
• Knowledge typically acquired through formal technical education in electronic or electrical disciplines
• Power Limited Technician (PLT) license certification and ability to maintain the license preferred
• CCTV or security video installation experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must attain the training, knowledge, and skills to perform the job duties assigned
• Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness are also requirements
• Must adhere to WH’s core values of Teamwork, Dependability, Performance, Integrity, Safety and Member/Customer Focused
• Intermediate-level computer skills, basic knowledge of networking and IP communications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road