Alarm Technician

Description

Abt Electronics has an immediate opening for the position of an Alarm Technician.  We are a family owned company who has been in business since 1936 and continues to experience strong growth year after year.  Abt Electronics specializes in electronics, appliance & furniture sales, delivery, installation and servicing all the products we sell. We are a perennial winner of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplace Award.  We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible & friendly Alarm Technician to join our team.  If this is you, we want to hear from you!

In addition, must be comfortable contributing/working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and fun work environment.  Primary duties include:

• Installation, wiring & repair of:
  • Security alarm systems
  • Access controls
  • CCTV
  • Fire systems

• Web based home security products
• Troubleshooting error codes and false alarms
• Integration of alarm & smart home technology

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years installation/programming experience
• Valid Illinois PERC card required
• Surveillance, access & fire alarm experience a plus
• Honeywell, Concord & DSC experience preferred
• Pass a DOT physical & drug test
• Clean background
• Valid Driver’s License
• Team oriented
• Able to participate daily in physical labor
• Need to be flexible with hours
• Be friendly & respectful towards customers and their property   

We offer our team members:

• Yearly performance review
• Hourly ranges from $25-45 per hour (based on experience)
• Potential for advancement
• 4 performance based bonuses throughout the year
• Steady year round work (includes time & a half after 40 hours)
• Medical/Dental (Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO Network) & Vision (VSP)
• 401(k) (Charles Schwab) which includes a matching program
• Life & Disability insurance (Lincoln Financial)
• Generous Paid Time Off/Sick Pay Program
• Continued training & career development
• Employee discounts on all products we sell
• Performance-based bonus programs
• Paid English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for team members who want to improve their English skills