Alarm Technician

TEKsystems

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 48,216

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

TEKsystems in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an intermediate-level technician for a contract-based position. The role involves working onsite with customers to determine optimal security system configurations, installing and testing equipment, and ensuring signals for service are established.

You will evaluate customer information to provide the best location-based solutions, identify improvement opportunities, maintain safety practices, and keep the worksite clean and organized while visiting homes

Qualifications

  • High School degree or the equivalent.
  • Electronic Trade School training is a plus!
  • Installation experience preferred
  • Customer focused and customer driven mindset
  • Technical aptitude
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Thrive in the face of uncertainty
  • Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

  • Work with the customer to determine optimal system and equipment to meet their needs.
  • Install and test the operations of all equipment to ensure proper functionality and signal reception required to establish service.
  • Evaluate the information provided and work with the customer to provide the best possible solution for their location.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the use and functionality of the customers system and provide those recommendations.
  • Pursue safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Assure against loss of unused materials, ladders, and tools on a job site or office location.
  • Collect all debris, patch any holes, and clean the site, leaving it as nice or in better condition than when started.
  • And any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.
  • You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, working closely with customers and coworkers.
  • This role involves providing solutions by visiting customers at their homes or businesses.

Skills

Alarm.com
Ademco
Dsc
qolsys
Iq4
Dmp
Honeywell Vista
Command

Education

High School degree or the equivalent
Electronic Trade School training is a plus

Job description

Responsibilities

Work with the customer to determine optimal system and equipment to meet their needs.

Install and test the operations of all equipment to ensure proper functionality and signal reception required to establish service.

Evaluate the information provided and work with the customer to provide the best possible solution for their location.

Identify opportunities to improve the use and functionality of the customers system and provide those recommendations.

Pursue safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.

Assure against loss of unused materials, ladders, and tools on a job site or office location.

Collect all debris, patch any holes, and clean the site, leaving it as nice or in better condition than when started.

And any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, working closely with customers and coworkers.

This role involves providing solutions by visiting customers at their homes or businesses.

Skills
  • Alarm.com
  • Ademco
  • Dsc
  • qolsys
  • Iq4
  • Dmp
  • Honeywell Vista
  • Command
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Installation experience preferred
  • Customer focused and customer driven mindset
  • Technical aptitude
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Thrive in the face of uncertainty
  • Valid driver’s license
  • High School degree or the equivalent
  • Electronic Trade School training is a plus!
Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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