installer, security alarms

Allwest Electric Ltd.; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Life insurance

RRSP

Learning/training paid by employer

Travel insurance

Job summary

Allwest Electric Ltd. is seeking an experienced field technician to install electronic equipment and service CCTV and alarm systems at customer sites across the metro area. You will diagnose faults, read blueprints, and complete detailed maintenance reports.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work on-site at multiple job sites. MS Outlook and basic hand-tool proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3–5 years of experience in related field.
• On-site work at customer locations is required.
• Experience with CCTV/alarm systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install electronic equipment.
• Repair or replace defective parts and components using hand or power tools.
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults.
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports.
• Read blueprints and drawings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

Hand tools

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Repair
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Service
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install electronic equipment
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Read blueprints and drawings

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Alarm/security system

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs,