Fire alarm electronics technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• On-site customer 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
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Electronic Technician Trade Certification – consumer products
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Alarm/security system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work under pressure

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
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits