Installer Technician 3 Commercial

Guardian Protection Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Protection Services, Inc. seeks an experienced security installation professional to work on large industrial sites, retail, and outdoor locations.

You will install cabling, field devices and controls according to specifications, read blueprints, and coordinate with managers to meet schedules while maintaining safety standards. The role includes training junior installers, operating lifts and ladders, and commissioning cloud-based systems on user devices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial security installation experience.
• Willingness to obtain NICET certification(s) as required.
• Possess or be able to obtain fire alarm technician licenses for Ohio and West Virginia.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Install cabling, field devices and controls according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents.
• Ensure installations are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Coordinate with managers and team members to meet schedule.
• Train and mentor junior installers.
• Operate safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Commission cloud-based systems on user devices and train users in operation.
• Conduct scheduled service calls and inspections.
• Perform fire alarm inspections and testing per NFPA 72 standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprints interpretation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rotary drills

Hammer drills

Meters

Hand tools

Aerial lifts

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work alone or as part of a team to complete installations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents
• Install cabling, field devices and controls according to specifications
• Ensure that installations are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Coordinate with managers and other team members to ensure that installations are completed according to schedule
• Train and mentor junior installers
• Ensure that all safety protocols are followed
• Professionally interact with owners and end users including training stake holders in system operation.
• Commission cloud-based systems on user's mobile devices and train them in the operation of those systems.
• Responsible for scheduled service calls and conducting inspections.
• Also performs fire alarm inspections and testing per NFPA 72 standards.
• Working on large industrial sites, retail, and outdoor sites
• Operating ariel lifts, boom lifts and scissor lifts.
• Working with large ladders and climbing up to 40'

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial security installation experience.
• Willingness to obtain NICET certification(s) as required.
• Possess or be able to obtain fire alarm technician licenses for Ohio and West Virginia.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use rotary drills, hammer drills, meters, and hand tools.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 40', and work in hot or cold environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and materials
• Able to work weekends or 2nd shift depending on job requirements
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Who We Are

The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. The Armstrong Group, a family owned and operated business, now employs over 2,000 people across the nation. The company continues to value strong relationships with its employees and close ties to the communities it serves.

Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.