TechLife Systems Integration, Inc.
Audio/Video Alarm Technician
Full Time • Huntington Station
Benefits:
- SImple IRA and Matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Audio/Video Alarm Systems Technician
Techlife Media Systems is seeking qualified individuals for a self-motivated installer and technician to join our Security Alarm team in the Long Island area. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with installing and servicing security alarm systems. Strong opportunities are available to get involved with our audio/video and home automation divisions. The applicant will possess a desire to grow with the company, excel when presented with a challenge, and be motivated to further expand upon his/her skill sets.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the installation and troubleshooting of the following systems:
- Residential and commercial audio/video/alarm systems including wiring, speakers, amplifiers, televisions, projectors, various audio/video sources and related components.
- Wired and wireless network systems including, modems, routers, managed and unmanaged network switches, wireless controllers and wireless access points.
- Home control and automation systems including control processors, remote controls, touchscreens, thermostats, and tablets
- Lighting control systems including dimmers, switches, control processors, and repeaters
- Motorized window treatment systems, includes shades, drapery track, control processors, keypads and keypad wiring
- Camera surveillance systems including network and digital video recorders, cameras, wiring, and router port forwarding configurations.
- Equipment racks utilizing proper techniques for equipment placement, wire management, ventilation and power distribution
- Will also be required to neatly and clearly provide and complete daily documentation and job status reports.
- Wired and wireless network systems including, modems, routers, managed and unmanaged network switches, wireless controllers and wireless access points.
- Home control and automation systems including control processors, remote controls, touchscreens, thermostats, and tablets
- Lighting control systems including dimmers, switches, control processors, and repeaters
- Motorized window treatment systems, includes shades, drapery track, control processors, keypads and keypad wiring
- Camera surveillance systems including network and digital video recorders, cameras, wiring, and router port forwarding configurations.
- Equipment racks utilizing proper techniques for equipment placement, wire management, ventilation and power distribution
- Will also be required to neatly and clearly provide and complete daily documentation and job status reports.
Technical Qualifications:
- Practical hands-on knowledge of audio/video equipment and low voltage electronics.
- Must have practical hands-on installation and troubleshooting knowledge of alarm (burglar, smoke, CO, panels, and related wiring) systems.
- Knowledge or understanding of residential network technologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of construction documents and plans as well as of construction methods and materials.
- The ability to efficiently work with hand tools, cordless drills, etc.
- Knowledge of working with Windows PC and Mac/Apple products including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Google Calendar
- Must have practical hands-on installation and troubleshooting knowledge of alarm (burglar, smoke, CO, panels, and related wiring) systems.
- Knowledge or understanding of residential network technologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of construction documents and plans as well as of construction methods and materials.
- The ability to efficiently work with hand tools, cordless drills, etc.
- Knowledge of working with Windows PC and Mac/Apple products including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Google Calendar
Non-Technical Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and professional at all times.
- Speak with clients professionally, respectfully, confidently, clearly and in a non-technical fashion.
- Work independently and work in team environments with other installers and technicians.
- Interact with architects, builders, interior designers, general contractors, electricians and other trades on a job site.
- Deal with system issues and troubleshoot, relying on our team’s knowledge and ability to effectively communicate with various manufacturer’s technical support services.
- Maintain a clean, organized and professional work environment and job site.
- The perfect candidate will be a natural leader with a professional presentation and demeanor.
- Must be fluent in English. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Clean driver’s license.
- Some heavy lifting may be required.
- Speak with clients professionally, respectfully, confidently, clearly and in a non-technical fashion.
- Work independently and work in team environments with other installers and technicians.
- Interact with architects, builders, interior designers, general contractors, electricians and other trades on a job site.
- Deal with system issues and troubleshoot, relying on our team’s knowledge and ability to effectively communicate with various manufacturer’s technical support services.
- Maintain a clean, organized and professional work environment and job site.
- The perfect candidate will be a natural leader with a professional presentation and demeanor.
- Must be fluent in English. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Clean driver’s license.
- Some heavy lifting may be required.
Salary:
- Paid on an hourly basis with bonus for working in excess of 40 hours per week.
- Hourly rate will be commensurate with the experience and skills brought to our team.
- Paid on an hourly basis with bonus for working in excess of 40 hours per week.
- Hourly rate will be commensurate with the experience and skills brought to our team.
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Smart Home Integration offers a tremendous growth opportunity for a variety of skill sets including sales, technician, project management, operations and more.
According to CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry, the most recent 2021 Integrated Home Market Analysis reports the estimated value of the integrated home market at $20.1B. Categories experiencing the most growth include lighting, motorized shades, lighting control, and networking. Smart Home Integrators offer careers in sales, operations, marketing, project management, finance, merchandising, purchasing, technical trades, and customer service. If you’re seeking to make an impact from the start of your career, spark impressive change, learn new or innovative skills, and most importantly, gain success in a field that rewards ambitious hard workers, a Smart Home Integration opportunity is for you!
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