Commercial Security Technician

Hotwire Communications; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Employee service discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications is seeking a Commercial Security Technician in Fort Lauderdale to service and install commercial security systems, including access control, video surveillance, security, and networking. The role requires hands-on installation, testing, and on-site support for upgrades and new deployments.

You will install cabinets, cameras, radios, and cabling, work with fiber optic and copper networks, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Internet Technologies preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience installing, testing and troubleshooting cable, phone and internet.
• Experience with fiber optic cabling and basic computer networks; knowledge of Cat5/Cat6.
• Valid state driver’s license; comfortable working on ladders.
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays, including on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Service and install commercial security systems and upgrades.
• Install cabinets, cameras, and radios.
• Run conduit and underground cabling.
• Attend training; participate in on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cable installation

Networking basics

Ladder safety

On-call rotation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Internet Technologies

Tools

Fiber Optic Cabling

Cat5/Cat6 cabling

Job description

Description

The Commercial Security Technician performs service and installations of commercial security including access control, video surveillance, security, and networking.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Service and Install commercial security systems, including existing system upgrades and additions, while demonstrating complete understanding of the use and function of all required personal protective equipment.
• Install cabinets, cameras, and radios as required.
• Install conduit and underground cabling to support system installations.
• Installations require knowledge and ability to understand and explain:
• Attend classroom and field training as required.
• Work on an on-call schedule rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree in Internet Technologies is preferred
• Must have minimum of 3 years’ experience installing, testing and troubleshooting cable, phone and internet
• Must have Fiber Optic Cabling experience and basic understanding of computer networks and knowledge of Cat5 and Cat6, Fiber, and Copper
• Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
• Must be comfortable working on a ladder and all heights
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed

BENEFITS:

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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