Alarm Technician

Bay Alarm Company

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Hayward, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Install security and fire alarm systems under the guidance of a field trainer and upper-level installers. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, processing documentation, and maintaining positive customer relations.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. While no prior experience is required, 1-2 years of mechanical or electrical experience is preferred, along with strong communication and customer service skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

security systems

fire alarm systems

burglar systems

CCTV

access control

wireless alarm systems

NICET Certifications

Job Description

Position Summary: Install and assist under the direction of a field trainer and/or upper-level Installer in the installation of security and fire alarm systems. All training provided. No low voltage experience required.   Job Duties:
  • Install security systems and assist upper-level Installers with installations.
  • Establish positive contact with customers.
  • Prepare installation equipment.
  • Assist in the installation of burglar systems, CCTV, access control, and fire systems as required.
  • Attend and complete all applicable training including required E-Learning courses
  • Process necessary documentation.
  • Work toward proficiency in all job areas.
  • Install wireless alarm systems independently.
  • Complete on-the-job training with a field trainer, and pass field inspections.
  • Complete Level I Bay University training program in preparation for promotion to level II & pass the class assessments.
  • All other miscellaneous responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
  Requirements:
  • No prior experience required.
  • 1-2 year's mechanical/electrical experience preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Communication skills required.
  • Customer service skills required.
  • May be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
  • Final applicant will need to have the ability to pass a pre-employment screening process.

Join the Bay Alarm Family!

Come start or advance your career at Bay Alarm, the nation's largest independently owned security company. We prioritize internal growth for our employees and offer outstanding promotional opportunities. As a family-owned company we value work life balance. 15% of our employees have been with Bay Alarm for 15+ years! Work locally and make a difference in your community at one of our 16 branch locations across California, Arizona, and Washington.

All positions support Bay Alarm in our commitment to being our best at every opportunity, providing the expertise, technology, personalized service and support to keep our customers and their valuables safe.

We offer comprehensive benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match. 

Bay Alarm is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to make every employee's experience here enriching.

Highlights Include:

  • 40-Hour Workweek with Overtime Opportunities
  • Day Shift Schedule Monday to Friday, some on-call and weekends may be required
  • Take Home Company Vehicle with Gas Card or Mileage Reimbursement
  • Uniform, Tools, and Cell phone Provided
  • Clearly Defined Career Path (Level System)
  • Paid Training and NICET Certifications
  • Alarm System Purchase Plan and Employee Discounts
  • Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability
  • Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Bay Alarm Days
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Family Scholarship Programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Community Service Programs

Check out this video to get to know more about Bay Alarm!

Bay Alarm Company

Bay Alarm is a family-owned national security company in operation since 1946. We currently serve and secure over 155,000 residential and commercial customers and employ over 1,100 security professionals. We're a third-generation family business with simple principles: work hard, be honest, treat each other like family, and deliver the best service possible. We understand that excellence starts with our employees. That's why we've developed Bay University—our in-house training facility where employees train over 2,000 hours. We work closely with local organizations to ensure customer safety. In doing so, our affiliates allow us to stay up to date with the latest security measures. The communities that we secure are the same communities where we live. We know what's at stake and are invested to protect it. Visit our Careers Page to view job descriptions and apply: https://www.bayalarm.com/company/careers/
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