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AMP is NOW HIRING a Security & Fire Alarm Technician
Schedule: Flexible schedule Mon. – Fri. 8 am to 5 PM
Below are the job duties and requirements for your review:
Job Duties:
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans
- Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
- Repair electrical components.
- Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
- Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
- Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
- Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
- Explain use of products or services.
- Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
- Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
- Lay cables to connect equipment.
- Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
- Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems.
- Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.
- Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors
- Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
- Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
- Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
- Plan work procedures.
- Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.
- Document operational activities.
- Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.
- Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
- Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.
- Run wiring to connect equipment.
- Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers’ recommendations, using programming keypads.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.
- Estimate costs for labor or materials.
- Keep informed of new products and developments.
Job Requirements:
- Must have or be able to obtain the required license from the state of Texas for Fire alarm and Security alarm
- Must have ONE of the following VALID CURRENT Fire License: **FAL-Fire Alarm Technician **RAL Residential Fire Alarm Technician **RAS-Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent **APS Fire Alarm Superintendent **NICET Level I or NICET Level II or NICET Level III
- Must have a clean driving record to drive company provided vehicles.
- Must have minimum two (2) years of experience, required
- Good communicator with customers and fellow staff members.
- Proficient use of computers and tablets are a must.
- Capable of lifting at least 50lb, climbing ladders, working in small space or attics and use man lifts or operate other equipment are requirements as well.
**Job opportunity subject to background check and drug screening**
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