Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Battle Creek, Michigan
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers on average make:
$56,160 ($27.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
14
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
increase to 15.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
2 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.
The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Access Control Technician, Alarm Adjuster, Alarm Installation Tech (Alarm Installation Technician), Alarm Installer, Alarm Service Tech (Alarm Service Technician), Alarm Technician, Burglar Alarm Inspector, Burglar Alarm Installer, Burglar Alarm Mechanic, Control Systems Technician
Technology/Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook
Tools Used
Adjustable widemouth pliers, Battery analyzers, Bayonet Neill-Concelman BNC cable strippers, Bayonet Neill-Concelman BNC crimpers, Bubble levels, Butane soldering irons, Channel lock pliers, Claw hammers, Color bar generators, Cordless drills
Tasks
- Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
- Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
- Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
- Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.
Personality
Integrity, Dependability, Attention to Detail, Independence, Stress Tolerance, Self-Control, Adaptability/Flexibility, Cooperation, Initiative, Persistence
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