Fire Alarm and Security Field Technician / Low Voltage

Foundation Security is a established in 2011 and have been growing at a steady, sustainable rate. We believe in quality workmanship and professionalism. Employees are part of the team and this position is for a full-time technican who is already aquainted with the field. We are looking for someone who can help manage installation jobs, work with a team to install new systems and do some service work. We value our employees and beleive in showing that as part of a team. The own reguarly does field work and has been a technican first before starting the company.

We primarily utilize Potter Signal fire alarm systems but also work with DMP, Fire Lite, Silent knight and have a few bosch, siemens, edwards and notifier systems.

PRIMARILY WORK AROUND NORTH/CENTRAL Jersey. A work van will be supplied, employee must have the ability to park the vehicle overnight at their home.

Must be able to work overtime, as necessary.

A 1000.00$ Sign-On bonus is available to the qualified technican who signs on to work with us.

General Requirements:

• Knowledge on Fire Alarm and Access Control Systems.
• Familiarity with hand tools. For example: screwdriver, ratchet, pliers, wire cutters, hand saw.
• Familiarity with Power Tools. For example: where to use a masonry bit vs wood vs metal bit, being comfortable using a drill to drive a screw into a frame, or use plastic anchors in sheet rock, drill out a piece of metal
• Ability to work off of a ladder
• Must understand basic measurements such as using a rule or tape measure and working in feet and inches.
• Basic math skills, be able to add, subtract, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Basic reading and comprehension skills
• MUST be open to learning and willing to make an effort to remember what you learn and apply it

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; push; pull or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle while seated for extended periods, and be able to drive at night.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and occasional outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• This job involves working with 110-volt electricity and may involve working around 120-volt electricity.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle while seated for extended periods, and be able to drive at night.
• This position involves the possibility of crawling under structures or in attics and must be able to bend and work in tight spaces.
• The employee is required to be available to work on weekends, holidays and after 5 p.m. as necessary. Although it is not frequent that this occurs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two years minimum working in the Fire Alarm and Security Field

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have valid driver’s license issued by the state in which they reside and proper automobile registration.

We mostly work in the following Counties, though sometimes its a bit further away

• Somerset
• Morris
• Passaic
• Middlesex

Compensation and benefits:

• Hourly, commensurate on experience
• Overtime is paid at time and half
• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(K) plan with 6% matching

A Background check is required for this position.