Security Alarms Technician

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
• Install electronic equipment
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
• Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Calibrate products using hand tools
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Electronic Technician Trade Certification - consumer products
• Working at heights training

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Alarm/security system

Computer and technology knowledge

• Networks
• Wireless networks
• Wireless router

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Electronic
• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Gloves
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)