Fire alarm technician
Sentinel D.E.C. Systems Inc.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Urban area
- On-site customer service
- Service
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
- Install electronic equipment
- Repair 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
- Prepare cost estimates
- Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Provide customer service
Experience and specialization
Type of service and repair
- Alarm/security system
Computer and technology knowledge
- Wireless networks
- Information technology
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Fast-paced environment
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)