Fire Alarm - Low Voltage Technician Trainee

VSC Internal Job Board; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Paid vacation and company holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) or FSA

Company paid life insurance for full‑t

Employee apparel program

Company paid long term disability

Bonus for referring new employees

Parental leave for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Boot Allowance

NICET certification test reimbursement

Opportunities for training and advance

All needed PPE provided

Job summary

VSC Fire & Security in Dallas, Texas is seeking candidates for the position of Fire Alarm - Low Voltage Technician Trainee.

Under the guidance of a licensed technician, you will assist in installation, service and inspection of integrated life-safety systems such as fire alarm and access control, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Eagerness for professional development and growth.
• Ability to pass various background checks.
• Reliable transportation with valid State Driver’s License.
• Desirable experience in construction or electrical industry.
• Ability read and interpret electrical plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret instructions and directives from supervisor.
• Effectively communicate project or service information to supervisor.
• Complete work in a timely manner as outlined by supervisor.
• Communicate with co-workers, supervisors and job site personnel.
• Operate industry tools and use company devices as needed.
• Assist with installation, service, and inspection of integrated systems under supervision.
• Maintain PPE and safety standards on site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Electrical plans interpretation

Driver's license

Reliability

Electrical industry experience (desir.

Tools

Electrical tools familiarity

Job description

VSC Fire & Security in Dallas, Texas is seeking candidates for the position of Fire Alarm - Low Voltage Technician Trainee.

Position Summary:

Assists in performing activities concerned with the installation, service and/or inspection of integrated systems under the guidance of a licensed Integrated Systems Technician. Integrated Systems may include any of the following: Fire Alarm; Intrusion Detection; Access Control; CCTV; IP Cameras; Networking Infrastructure; Telecom; BDA (Bi-Directional Antenna systems); DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems); Audio/Video; Nurse Call; Area of Refuge; Intercom; Crestron; Extron; Honeywell; Notifier; Gamewell FCI; Silent Knight; Fire Lite; Siemens; AutoCall/JCI; or RATH.

** What we offer:

• Excellent pay $24.00 - $34.00 and up based on experience
• Overtime eligible
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance for full time employees
• Employee apparel program
• Company paid long term disability insurance
• Bonus for referring new employees
• Parental leave for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Boot Allowance
• NICET certification test reimbursement
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

** What you need:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Eagerness for professional development and growth.
• Ability to pass various background checks where required.
• Reliable transportation, valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record for use of company vehicle.
• Desirable (but not required):
  • Experience in the construction or electrical industry.
  • Competence in reading and interpreting electrical plans, drawings, schematics, and specifications.

** What you will do:

• Accurately interpret instructions and directives as assigned by supervisor.
• Effectively communicate relevant project or service information to supervisor.
• Complete work in a timely manner as outlined by supervisor.
• Effectively communicate with others – including by not limited to co-workers, supervisors, and job site
• Occasional use of computers, phones, email, copier and/or other office technology.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Exercise a modest level of independent judgment in to perform assigned duties.
• Understand and operate industry specific tools to make sure a system is installed and serviced properly.
• Assist with the installation, service, and inspection of integrated systems under the guidance of a supervisor. This may include, but not limited to; fire alarm, fire suppression, access control, video surveillance, intercom, sound/security systems, and other life safety and integrated systems.