Technician II – Alarm

Paladin Technologies; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Technologies is seeking an Alarm Technician to join their team in Vancouver. This role involves installing and servicing alarm systems, conducting ULC inspections, and providing training to clients. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience and a background in integrated security or electronics. You'll work on a variety of low-voltage systems and contribute to ensuring client satisfaction through quality installations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a technical role in integrated security.
• ULC fire-alarm knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Install and service intrusion alarms, CCTV, and access control systems.
• Provide customer training and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Postsecondary training in electronics or equivalent

Job description

As an Alarm Technician with Paladin Technologies, you will collaboratively review, understand, analyze (for correctness), and implement installation blueprints and plans from Project Managers and Sales Teams to complete installations.

This role requires the ability and know-how to properly complete the installation, understand and follow the BOM, and be capable ofmaking adjustmentsor finding alternative solutions as needed to complete installations to client satisfaction.

We expect all employees to represent Paladin in a professional manner in line with our values of a leadership mindset, people development, team, andclient-focused.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Installing and servicing intrusion alarms and perform inspections for ULC and non-ULC intrusion alarms.
• Pre-wiring, installing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenanceof intrusion and other integrated, low voltage systems (CCTV, access control).
• Prepares and executes Acceptance Testing Plans that meet contract, client and future service needs.
• Assist in system designand layout.
• Assist and complete ULC Inspections.
• Provide customer with training for proper system usage, and respond to technical inquiries.
• Relationship building with clients and prospects for future opportunities.
• Administrative duties including project updates to Project Managers, completing and filing all project documentation.
• Perform other tasks as required.

As an Alarm Technician with Paladin Technologies, you will collaboratively review, understand, analyze (for correctness), and implement installation blueprints and plans from Project Managers and Sales Teams to complete installations.

This role requires the ability and know-how to properly complete the installation, understand and follow the BOM, and be capable ofmaking adjustmentsor finding alternative solutions as needed to complete installations to client satisfaction.

We expect all employees to represent Paladin in a professional manner in line with our values of a leadership mindset, people development, team, andclient-focused.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Installing and servicing intrusion alarms and perform inspections for ULC and non-ULC intrusion alarms.
• Pre-wiring, installing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenanceof intrusion and other integrated, low voltage systems (CCTV, access control).
• Prepares and executes Acceptance Testing Plans that meet contract, client and future service needs.
• Assist in system designand layout.
• Assist and complete ULC Inspections.
• Provide customer with training for proper system usage, and respond to technical inquiries.
• Relationship building with clients and prospects for future opportunities.
• Administrative duties including project updates to Project Managers, completing and filing all project documentation.
• Perform other tasks as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience of 3 – 5 years in a technical role within the integrated security and/or alarm industry.
• ULC fire-alarm knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
• Ability to use hand and specialty tools associated with the industry.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Vendor Certification in DSC, Bosch, Honeywell intrusion systems.
• Postsecondary training in electronics or equivalent.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Proper hand and power tool operations and safety.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
• Ability to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to function as an effective team member.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsand may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Pay :$28.00 ph - $38.91 ph DOE

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,600 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

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