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The Tri-M Group, LLC · 1 month ago

Security Start Up Technician

Kennett Square, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

The Tri-M Group, LLC is an employee-owned company that prioritizes the well-being of its workforce while delivering quality commercial electrical services. The Security Start Up Technician will prepare security hardware and software for acceptance testing, perform start-up activities on security system projects, and provide 24-hour service availability for non-commissioned systems.

Building MaterialConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsReal Estate

Responsibilities

Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures

Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company

Independently retrofits existing intrusion, access control, and CCTV systems

Tests intrusion, access control and CCTV systems for proper hardware/software operation. Conducts and documents customer acceptance test

Performs calibration adjustments on all required field devices

Verifies operation of control programs. Performs software and hardware additions/corrections to systems as required

Assists engineers to resolve system malfunctions. Replaces parts on defective microprocessor boards, computer peripherals, and other control devices

Provides 24/hours/day, 7/days/week hardware and software service availability on both commissioned and non-commissioned systems through participation in on-call rotation

Completes all necessary paperwork to support field work

Performs systems inspections according to manufacturer requirements

Qualification

Security Install TechnicianIntrusion systemsAccess control systemsCCTV systemsElectrical instrumentsNetworking knowledgeNational Electrical CodeMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADCustomer serviceMath skillsReading schematicsProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree in Electrical Systems Technology or minimum of 7 years work experience in security systems

Proficient problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Proficient in Security Install Technician duties and knowledge

Proficient knowledge of common electrical instruments and their proper use (volt, ohm, amp meters)

Proficient knowledge of intrusion, access control and CCTV systems

Proficient knowledge of local and wide area networking (e.g. identify and describe the basic operation of network interface cards, hubs, switches and routers)

Proficient knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Proficient personal computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft office and AutoCAD programs

Above average math skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical and control drawings, specifications, schematics and ladder diagrams

Ability to interpret sequences of operations with good attention to detail

Working 40 plus hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10-hour shifts. Working overtime as needed

Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day

Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending (90°) 4 to 5 hours/day

Twisting (180°) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day

Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day

Lifting weights of 0 to 100 lbs. at the following frequencies: continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 100 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 20' lengths of conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'

Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder

Repetitive use of hands includes: continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for receptacle installation and wire terminations

Repetitive use of feet is required for operating conduit benders and vertical climbing

Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification

Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts

Environmental factors include working in: temperature extremes of 0°F to 100°F; up to 8 hours inside or outside; atmospheric exposure to dust, gases, fumes, odors; and poor ventilation in confined spaces

Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and explosive hazards

Personal protective equipment includes use of hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and gloves. Equipment on an 'as needed' basis may include lanyards, safety harness, face mask, respirator, hearing protection and Nomex suit