Fire / Security Technician

Job Type: Mid-High Level (with benefits)

Salary: Competitive pay with aggressive advancement plan based on years of service and continued education; hourly; determined according to level of education, experience and performance

Job Description:

ESCO Technicians report to an assigned Project Manager, installing fire alarm and security (CCTV, door access, etc.) systems in the healthcare, commercial, education and government markets. It is the job of ESCO’s fire alarm and security technicians to ensure that these life safety systems are running optimally. These individuals bridge the gap between people and technology.

Continued education such as systems/industry training and certification courses are available to all technicians with zero out-of-pocket expenses. A passion for technology, electronics and/or computer systems, as well as an eagerness to learn are important characteristics for this entry level position.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Supports, monitors, tests and troubleshoots software/hardware for fire alarm and security systems
• Organizes, manages and leads technical system design discussions
• Develops system integration plans using multiple vendor products
• Performs system analysis in order to best evaluate performance and reliability of a system
• Writes reports to describe and illustrate system’s operating characteristics, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations
• Adapts well to changing circumstances or conditions in the field
• Pursues career development opportunities such as training and certification courses
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times
• Keeps a clean and organized work environment
• Adheres to all ESCO policies in regard to dress code, safety, attendance, etc.

Requirements:

• High School diploma (2-year degree preferred)
• 3-4 years’ experience in fire alarm installation and/or service
• Experience with micro-processor based systems, PC/server based systems, data networking
• NICET Level II or higher
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stoop, balance, climb and work on a ladder, stand, walk, sit

Preferred Qualifications:
(Holding one or more if the following certifications/qualifications is a plus, but not a requirement)

• Degree in Information Systems Technology or related field
• Net + (or higher)
• A +
• CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D
• MCSA
• CCNA

Benefits:

• Employer provided utility van
• Written advancement plan based on years of service and education
• Advancement opportunities in engineering, project management and sales
• Employer provided training for product lines we represent
• Employer support for industry education and certifications
• Employer supported health care available after 30 days of employment
• 8 paid holidays per year after 30 days of employment
• 1 week (5 days) of paid vacation time after 6 months of employment
• 2 weeks (10 days) of paid vacation time per year after 1 year of employment
• 3 weeks (15 days) of paid vacation time per year after 6 years of employment
• 9 paid sick days per year after 1 year of employment (employee handbook says 4 days after 6 months, 7 days after 1 year)
• 1 personal day per year after 1 year of employment (personal days do not exist in employee handbook)
• 401k retirement plan

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or management to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Employment is also conditional upon satisfactory review of current Motor Vehicle Report and drug screening.

Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as outlined in the employee handbook.