Service Technician - San Antonio, TX

DATE: December 20, 2011

POSITION TITLE:  Service Technician - San Antonio, TX


JOB DESCRIPTION:
 The Service Technician will be responsible for installing and servicing enterprise level Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Burglar, Voice and Data systems, while also troubleshooting in a variety of these systems.


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Installation and service of enterprise level Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Burglar, Voice and Data systems, while also troubleshooting in a variety of these systems, as needed.

Communicates with customers, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to facilitate the completion of required tasks.

Ability to manage multiple small to mid scale installations within budget and on time.

Assists in designing and troubleshooting in a variety of systems.

Takes corrective actions when costs are out of line with projected targets.

Ensures all company safety policies and procedures are followed and enforced.

Trains and develops personnel.

Effectively applies Dowley Security System's methodology and enforces Dowley Security System's installation standards.

Minimizes exposure to risks.

Effectively communicates relevant information to superiors.

Insures an informative and well-organized training for the customer.

Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming and equipment installation.

Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.

Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.


KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, & CERTIFICATION

Required

Proven experience in the engineering and installation of electronic security, access control, CCTV, fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems

Strong knowledge and experience with access control; AMAG, Hirsch experience highly preferred

Strong knowledge and experience with fire alarm systems; Fike, EST, Silent Knight and Fire-lite experience highly preferred

Strong knowledge and experience with CCTV; Genetec experience highly preferred

State and local licenses

Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, relay logic and operations

Excellent subcontracting skills required

Management of field technician and inventory

An understanding of job financial reports and the ability to contain costs in handling large projects

Proven experience with new construction and knowledge of new construction phases

Detail oriented, superior organizational skills

Excellent follow through and time management skills

Results driven individual, high energy, self starter

Very strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired

State licensed in the following categories: Fire Alarm, Extinguisher, Electronic Access Control, Closed Circuit Television, Burglar Alarm, Locksmith and Nurse Call

NICET Level III in Fire Alarm systems

NICET Level IV in Video Security systems

Associates degree (2 year) or Bachelor degree (4 year) in a technical capacity preferred


COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Dowley Security Systems is the leading provider of turnkey technology integration and electronic security systems. Dowley delivers resilience, embraces preparedness, guarantees continuity, and increases the efficiency of operations for critical infrastructure and commercial markets with a full range of design, installation, service and support solutions.

Dowley's areas of expertise include:

Access Controls (card readers & biometrics)

Intrusion Detection and Monitoring

Video Surveillance (CCTV)

Fire Alarm & Fire Suppression

Locksmithing

Network Infrastructure and Integration

Project Management

Service On-call

Budget Maintenance


BENEFITS

We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation depending on experience and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

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