Low-Voltage Install Technician: Fire Alarms & CCTV

Gallaher Fire, Security, and Communications; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallaher Fire, Security, and Communications is seeking an Installation Technician to install, configure, service, troubleshoot and repair low voltage systems including Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Calls and Intercoms. You will support project leads, communicate status, and ensure on-time completion.

Responsibilities include start-up, commissioning, inspections, and on-site work with occasional on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College graduates with a related degree or equivalent college coursework, preferred.
• Valid Driver's License
• Tennessee Alarm System Contractor License (must pass state requirements to obtain, including drug screen, background check and fingerprinting)
• NICET Certification, optional.
• 1 year of industry related experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of low voltage systems, including but not limited to Fire Alarms, Access Control Systems, CCTV, Nurse Calls, and Intercom systems.
• Possess both technical and computer skills.
• Effective communicationskills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Program,start-up, troubleshoot and commission new system installation.
• Performsbasic point-to-point troubleshooting on Fire Alarms, Access ControlSystems, CCTV, Nurse Calls and Intercom systems and other systems, asrequired.
• Clearlycommunicate with project lead and client on project status, challenges,and completion dates.
• Assistwith installation projects, with direction for a successful installation.
• Identifyinstallation or system issues to project lead.
• Reviewcontract and design documents related to the project for accuracy prior toinstallation of system.
• Performinspections to ensure alarms are installed and working according to code.
• Completedetailed project reports.
• Respondto emergency service calls.
• Maintainsstrong written and effective oral communication skills for both internaland external clients.
• Demonstratesattention to detail to ensure successful resolution to customerrequirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Shifttimes may vary based on assignments made by the SPM or GM.
• Canbe required to works a rotating on-call schedule.
• Requiredto have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to workon-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties asassigned.

Skills

Low voltage systems knowledge

Technical and computer skills

Effective communication skills

1 year of industry-related experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree or coursework related degree (preferred)

Tennessee Alarm System Contractor License

NICET Certification (optional)

Job description

Gallaher Fire, Security, and Communications is seeking an Installation Technician to install, configure, service, troubleshoot and repair low voltage systems including Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Calls and Intercoms. You will support project leads, communicate status, and ensure on-time completion.

Responsibilities include start-up, commissioning, inspections, and on-site work with occasional on-call rotations.