Lead Technician Level II - DC

Datawatch Systems; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA Accounts

401K Plan with match

529 Plan Access

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefit

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

Datawatch Systems is hiring for an entry-level security installer role in the greater DC area. You will gain hands-on training in electronic security, installation techniques, and CCTV basics, with classroom instruction and mentored fieldwork.

Pay ranges from $25 to $32 per hour, depending on experience, with benefits and paid time off. Opportunities for growth exist within a pioneer in managed access control solutions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Eligible to obtain a valid state driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds and climb stairs or ladders as needed.
• Reliable transportation to work sites in DC/MD/VA.
• Willing to pass pre-employment screening including background, motor vehicle check, and drug screening.
• Must obtain MD electronic security license including FBI fingerprinting.
• Reliable and punctual with strong attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Learn proper installation techniques and building, fire, and life safety codes.
• Learn to read floor plans and electrical drawings.
• Develop strong communication and customer service skills.
• Gain knowledge of access control and CCTV fundamentals.
• Work in environments ranging from offices to active construction sites.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service focus

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Datawatch Systems is offering an entry level career opportunity for eager and dependable candidates. You will gain in demand electronic security skills with our combination of on-the-job and classroom training. You will learn the proper installation techniques, building and fire code, as well as access control and CCTV fundamentals. Great opportunities for growth and advancement with a Managed Access Control pioneer, leading the industry in advanced solutions.

Pay rate is $25 - $32/hour, commensurate with experience, plus benefits and paid time off. EOE/M/F/V/D. DCJS #11-2294

Responsibilities

What you will Learn

• Proper and safe use of hand tools, power tools, communication, and diagnostic devices
• Strong communication skills/customer service focus
• How to read floor plans and electrical drawings
• Various areas of Building, Fire, and Life Safety code

Work Environment

• Open floor plans with ambient noise and activity consistent with office or call center work
• Active construction sites oftenwithout HVAC
• Confined spaces (closets, basements, etc.)
• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, tools, and vehicle
• May be required to travel based on business needs

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Eligible to obtain a valid state driver's license and maintain a safe driving record
• High school diploma (GED equivalent) required
• Technical/Trade/Vocational schoolwork or experience in electronics/electrical (Desirable, but not required)
• Able to lift and carry up to forty-five pounds - climbing stairs and ladders while carrying weight, i.e., cabling wire
• Reliable transportation to work sites in and around the DC/MD/VA areas
• Must be willing to participate in and pass the company’s pre-employment screening process including a background investigation, motor vehicle check and drug screening.
• Obtain and maintain a 35E Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and MD electronic security license including FBI fingerprinting
• Reliable and punctual with strong attendance history

Benefits

Choice of Medical Insurance plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical and Dependent Care FSA Accounts

401K Plan with a discretionary employer match

529 Plan Access

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter and Parking Benefit

Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability Insurance

Employer-paid 50K Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children

Voluntary portable Accident, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Annual performance Evaluation and salary adjustment consideration

Paid holidays, sick and vacation leave

Job-related tuition reimbursement