Installation Technician- Low Voltage - Sonitrol Great Lakes

Installation Technician- Low Voltage

Solucient Security/Sonitrol Great Lakes is adding Installation Technicians to our team. Our Security Technicians install Intrusion Detection Solutions, Video Surveillance, Access Control, Fire and Life Safety and Emergency Notification Systems in primarily commercial environments.

Our highly qualified Technicians have a solid commitment to high standards of excellence in installation standards and are customer focused and team driven. Our Technicians are results driven and passion fueled. They are passionate about delivering nothing less than a WOW experience for our Clients.

If this resonates with you, please read on. If not, this is likely not an opportunity you would thrive in.

Sonitrol Great Lakes/Solucient Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A successful pre-employment background check and drug test are required. Due to security licensing requirements, a felony free background is required.

Schedule and Availability Requirements:

• This is a full-time position requiring 50-hour work weeks on average.
• You will work 10-hour average workdays with the ability to be on Client site minimally by 8am, sometimes earlier. The schedule is confirmed the day prior for arrival time.
• Occasional overnight travel is required. Generally, less than 15% travel in most cases.
• Flexibility to work on Saturdays and 2nd shift hours when business needs arise.
• Willingness and availability to work the on-call rotation for evenings and weekends. Generally, once every 10-12 weeks.

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-call and walk-throughs with key Client contacts prior to installation.
• Install and program pre-designed Intrusion, Video Surveillance, Access Control, Fire and Life Safety and Emergency Notification Systems.
• Perform system checks and troubleshooting with internal Solution Design and Central Station Monitoring Teams to confirm communication into the monitoring center.
• Educate Client on specific system functionality.
• Provide seamless communication, completing all installation standards with the Client and following the internal process in the necessary timing.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive starting pay and compensation plan.
• Company provided work vehicle, cell phone and work shirts.
• Competitive benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and employer paid Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability and 401(k) company match.
• Paid Time off and 11 company holidays a year.
• Free Employee and Family Wellness and Life Advisor Program
• Employee Referrals Program that pays $1,000 for successful referrals.
• Structured training focused on the Solucient Way Standards to start and developmental training thereafter for career advancement within our Technician SME Program.
• Paid training and testing for industry certifications and premium pay when certifications are achieved.

Required Skills:

• High School diploma or GED
• Clean criminal history and driving record and clean drug test required.
• Proficient in proper techniques for running wire, pre-wiring with proper cable suspension, wiring panels, wire labeling, installing devices and panels, network racks, bending conduit to the device, programming, testing and troubleshooting systems within the Solucient Way Standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and create "as built" drawings,
• 1 year of industry experience is required with experience in low voltage. Electrical background or knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient with telecommunications technology, i.e., cellular networks, web applications, phone and basic computer and networking knowledge.
• High standard and quality driven-- professional, dependable and customer service focused.
• A drive to solve problems, using critical thinking skills and the ability to successfully provide demonstrations/education to clients.
• Possess a teamwork mentality and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, hot and cold temperatures, various weather conditions, climbing ladders, working on lifts and lifting 80 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to drive long distances.

We are Solucient Security and Sonitrol Great Lakes

We are an established small to mid-size organization (slightly less than 100 employees) that has been providing excellent client service for 35 years with one office located in Michigan and one in Illinois. Our Michigan office is conveniently located at 7241 Fenton Road in Grand Blanc.

We are committed to and are continuously striving to be a First-Class Employer and a Premier Service Business Partner through Win-Win-Win Relationships. Our People, our Clients and our Company win when we all win. Every member of our Team is empowered to provide relevant and innovative solutions driven by curiosity, high standards, premier service, and long-term relationships.

What are YOU Waiting for? Apply Now!

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we take great pride in hiring only the best talent! Simply put, we are a growing organization committed to doing it the right way with the right people. If you are looking for an employer that values their employees, deliberatively fosters a culture built on core values and thrives on Win/Win/Win long term relationships, you will want to explore this opportunity.

If you feel this position aligns with your skills, abilities, experience, and most of all your career aspirations- apply now! Your initial application will take less than 3 minutes to complete and will be directly uploaded to our Talent Team. Our Talent Team will review and reach out for more information should your application reflect the requirements above.