Technician

Technician

$28-45/hr • Full-Time Hourly

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000!

Washington Alarm, Northwest’s most trusted alarm company, focuses on commercial monitoring and installation, large residential projects and managed access control, currently monitoring many accounts across Washington State. We have been offering personalized systems, expert advice, professional service and a fair pricing structure for more than 70 years. We offer commercial and residential security, fire, surveillance, automation, access control and environmental monitoring systems.

Washington Alarm, the leader in Seattle for full service alarm systems is currently looking for Journeymen Electricians throughout Western Washington for the following sectors of our business: Service, Install, and Inspection.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot fire alarm and security system faults and trace and repair ground faults
• Perform Hardwired and Wireless Security installations
• Inspect and test electronic fire alarm and security systems at customer sites
• Produce system inspection, testing, and correction reports
• Service, troubleshoot, and install many different brands of electronic fire alarm and security equipment
• Test all equipment after installation/repair to ensure each system will perform as designed
• Communicate professionally with peers, customers, and managers

Required Qualifications

• Washington EL-06 Journeyman
• Driver’s License
• Must have working knowledge of local and national codes, including NFPA and NEC

Preferred Qualifications

• Seattle FA-1 License – ** to be obtained within 6 months of hire**
• NICET 2 Fire Alarm systems
• Alarm Technician Experience
• experience with Silent Knight, DMP, and 2GIG
• Great customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to drive
• Use computer/cell phone technology and screens
• Small finger/hand dexterity
• Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl and twist as needed
• See, speak, and hear

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.