Installation Technician

Orion International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion International is seeking an Electronic Security Systems Technician to install, service, and troubleshoot electronic security systems for residential, commercial, and enterprise customers. You will install and service intrusion, access control, cameras, and integrated systems, and wire both new construction and existing structures.

Programming, testing, and commissioning of security devices will be routine, along with customer training on use and basic troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electronic Security Systems Technician.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation and customer and peer interaction.
• Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Technologically driven with a desire to learn new technology continually.
• Electrical/Electronics, Low Voltage, and Construction Knowledge.
• Understanding of wiring and wiring per code.
• Ability to read and understand technical diagrams, manuals, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install and service electronic security systems (intrusion, access control, cameras, integrated systems).
• Wire new construction and existing structures for security systems.
• Program security systems and devices.
• Perform system testing and commissioning.
• Provide customer training on use and basic troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot, repair, update, upgrade, and maintain systems.
• Analyze and diagnose system failures to determine causes and corrections.
• Inspect quality of work to ensure conformity with specs.
• Document work performed and corrective actions thoroughly and descriptively.

Skills

Experience as Security Tech

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Tech-savvy

Electrical knowledge

Wiring per code

Reading diagrams

Job description

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime hours
• Compensation: $35-$40/hour
• Travel: local to customer sites

Position Description:

• Technicians are responsible for the installation, service, and troubleshooting of electronic security systems for a variety of residential, commercial, and enterprise level customers.
• Install and service electronic security systems (intrusion, access control, cameras, integrated systems) and resolve installation issues.
• Wire new construction and existing structures for security systems.
• Program security systems and devices.
• Perform system testing and commissioning.
• Provide customer training on the use and basic troubleshooting of common issues and programming features.
• Perform various tasks related to the service of electronic security systems, such as troubleshooting, repairing, updating, upgrading, and maintenance.
• Analyze and diagnose system failures to determine causes and necessary correction.
• Inspect quality of work performed to ensure conformity with specifications and requirements.
• Document work performed and corrective actions thoroughly and descriptively.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Previous experience as an Electronic Security Systems Technician.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation and customer and peer interaction.
• Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Technologically driven with a desire to learn new technology continually.
• Electrical/Electronics, Low Voltage, and Construction Knowledge.
• Understanding of wiring and wiring per code.
• Ability to read and understand technical diagrams, manuals, and project documentation.