Security & Fire Alarm Technician
Chinchor Electric, Inc. is family owned and operated and has been in business for 40 years. We are celebrating being one of the Nation's Top Workplaces after receiving the honor of being granted the Orlando Sentinel's Top Workplace award in both 2024 and 2025! We are a Commercial and Industrial Electrical contractor, performing Heavy Industrial Electrical, Highway Lighting, Traffic Signalization projects, and much more. We work with both corporate clients and government entities and maintain yearly contracts with Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Volusia counties, as well as the Florida Department of Transportation. We are proud to share that we have opened a second location in St. Augustine, Florida to serve Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for advancement in both career and education.
Educational Opportunities and Benefits:
- Medical (100% Employer-Paid Plan Options)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- 401K + Match
- Christmas Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid apprenticeship and training opportunities through the 4-year Florida Electrical Apprenticeship & Training (FEAT) (Central Florida) and Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) apprenticeship programs (North Florida).
- Paid certifications including:
- CDL-A
- Crane Certification (rigging, signaling, operating)
- IMSA
- Maintenance of Traffic
- Traffic Signal Technician Levels I, II, and III
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay: $20+ Hourly, Based on Experience
Travel & night work may be required. MUST be able to work out of town and nights, on occasion.
Security & Fire Alarm Technician Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lead Technician with the following:
- Install, program, test, inspect, and maintain commercial fire alarm systems.
- Install and service intrusion alarm systems, access control systems, CCTV/video surveillance, and related low-voltage equipment.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and inspections on company-owned systems.
- Diagnose and repair system faults, wiring issues, devices, control panels, and communication equipment.
- Conduct acceptance testing, functional testing, and system commissioning.
- Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, riser diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Ensure all installations comply with applicable NFPA, NEC, local building codes, and manufacturer requirements.
- Coordinate with project managers and field crews to schedule installations, inspections, and service work.
- Maintain accurate service reports, inspection records, programming documentation, and as-built drawings.
- Train end users on basic system operation when required.
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and replacement parts.
- Respond to service calls and emergency repair requests as needed.
- Assist with estimating repairs and identifying opportunities for system upgrades.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience installing and servicing commercial fire alarm and security systems.
- Working knowledge of:
- Fire alarm control panels
- Burglar alarm systems
- Access control systems
- CCTV/IP camera systems
- Low-voltage wiring methods
- NICET Fire Alarm certification (Level I, II, or higher).
- Experience with various manufacturers.
- Lift certification and experience operating aerial lifts.
- Knowledge of network fundamentals for IP-based security systems.
- Ability to read electrical and low-voltage drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands
Must be able to perform multiple tasks and can handle the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to, digging using a shovel, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chinchor Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, sexual stereotyping, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Drug Free Workplace
To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, to protect Chinchor Electric, Inc. property, and to ensure efficient operations, Chinchor Electric, Inc. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. This policy applies to all employees and other individuals who perform work for Chinchor Electric, Inc.