Service Technician I

Securitas Technology Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Technology is seeking a Field Service Technician in Houston, TX to support on-site installations, maintenance, and upgrades for access control, CCTV, and alarm systems. The role requires strong problem solving, documentation, and customer-facing communication to ensure uptime and system reliability.

Ideal candidates will have an active EL06 license or be close to obtaining it, a high school diploma, and familiarity with low voltage equipment and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required or equivalent.
• Familiarity installing and troubleshooting low voltage equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial access control, CCTV, burglary alarm, intrusion systems, and fire alarms.
• Certifications in enterprise grade CCTV and Access Control systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trouble tickets to ensure application uptime and system performance.
• Work individually and as a team to diagnose and resolve application issues.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks to maximize application availability and identify system faults.
• Document all system modifications through a digital change control tracking system.
• Produce quality technical documentation describing the conceptual and quantitative facets of system deployment, intended for both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Perform pre-deployment end to end testing of all upgrades and major modifications.
• Perform on site installations of software upgrades and major modifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

CCTV certifications

Job description

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Full Time Direct Houston, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 4210

Salary Range: $29.00 To $39.50 Hourly

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.

We offer a full portfolio of video, access, intrusion, fire and integrated systems and services. As a leading systems integrator and alarm monitoring company, we deliver the Securitas Technology Difference, serving countless long-term clients with solutions and services that protect their people, customers, and assets.

Our service teams are responsible for providing service on Securitas Technology products at client sites. The position provides client contact for all post-installation problems on systems and equipment, as well as, special project work, when needed.

This role requires an active EL06 license or must be very close to getting their EL06 License.

JobDuties

• Respond to trouble tickets to ensure application uptime and system performance.
• Work individually and as a team to diagnose and resolve application issues.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks to maximize application availability and identify system faults.
• Document all system modifications through a digital change control tracking system.
• Produce quality technical documentation describing the conceptual and quantitative facets of system deployment, intended for both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Perform pre-deployment end to end testing of all upgrades and major modifications.
• Perform on site installations of software upgrades and major modifications.
• High School diploma required or equivalent.
• Familiarity installing and troubleshooting low voltage equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial access control, CCTV, burglary alarm, intrusion systems, and fire alarms
• Bosch, Silent Knighthighly preferred.
• Simplex, Notifier, Edwards, Siemens, or other commercial fire systems is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Certifications in enterprise grade CCTV and Access Control systems a plus

Physical Requirements

• Walk, crawl, sit, and climb into possible tight spaces.
• Stand, bend, reach, and stoop at client sites.
• Must be able to hear, talk, see (including the ability to differentiate colors), type, and operate a vehicle with a valid state driver’s license without restrictions.
• Balance at various heights (possibly 8-24 ft) when on or in elevated workplaces.
• Lift items up to or around 50 pounds and carefully maneuver carts and other devices. Overhead lifting is also required.

Securitas offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Paid company training
• CompanyVehicle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational Assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more!

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.