Service Technician - Security

CGL Electronic Security, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CGL Electronic Security, Inc. is hiring a full-time Service Technician to service, troubleshoot, and repair electronic security and video surveillance systems.

You will operate a take-home service vehicle and work in the field with on-call rotations for after-hours emergencies. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with access control and video systems, is comfortable traveling locally to jobsites, and can configure and program system software.

Qualifications

• Solid communication skills required for direct customer interaction.
• Advanced technical skills related to electronic security and video surveillance systems.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years servicing, installing, or programming access control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to every customer, every time.
• Respond to service calls, scheduled maintenance, and emergency/after-hours calls (on-call rotates approximately every 8 weeks).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix problems with security, access control, and video systems.
• Program and configure system software.
• Fill out clear, accurate service reports after every job.
• Use hand and power tools and work at heights on a ladder or lift when needed.
• Represent CGL as the customerts go-to service provider.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Advanced technical skills in security/

Travel locally to jobsites

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Genetec

CCURE

S2

DSC

Bosch

Software House

Job description

Service Technician

Office Location: Westwood, MA

Typical Service Areas: Boston, Western MA, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire

Position Summary

CGL is looking to hire a full-time Service Technician to service, troubleshoot, and repair electronic security and video surveillance systems for our customers. Youll join a tight-knit team where senior techs share what they know and new ideas are always welcome.

Youll be provided a take-home service vehicle, work independently in the field, and rotate on-call for after-hours emergencies.

What Youll Do

• Provide excellent service to every customer, every time
• Respond to service calls, scheduled maintenance, and emergency/after-hours calls (on-call rotates approximately every 8 weeks)
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix problems with security, access control, and video systems 44d 4e6 4a14f04e5 ")
• Program and configure system software
• Fill out clear, accurate service reports after every job
• Use hand and power tools (drill, wire stripper, crimper, etc.) and work at heights on a ladder or lift when needed
• Represent CGL as the customer7s go-to service provider 4aa

What You Need

• 3+ years servicing, installing, or programming access control systems
• Valid drivers license with a clean record
• Previous experience with Software House (required)
• Ability to travel locally to jobsites on a regular basis. Rare overnight travel may be required.
• Comfortable working at heights and handling hand/power tools as needed
• Able to work under pressure and independently with minimal supervision
• Solid communication skills - youll be dealing directly with customers
• Advanced technical skills related to electronic security and video surveillance systems.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Nice To Have Experience

• Video: Genetec, American Dynamics
• Access control: Genetec, CCURE, S2
• Intrusion: DSC, Bosch

About CGL

Started in 1998 in an owner7s basement and 28 years later, were still family-run. Two of our three founding owners are still active in the business with no plans to exit any time soon. Average employee tenure is 10+ years due to culture and industry reputation weve cultivated throughout the years. Were growing and looking for people who want to learn from experienced techs, stick around for the long haul, and pass the torch onto the next generation of security professionals!