Alarm Installer Jobs

An Alarm Installer in the construction industry is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining various types of alarm systems, such as fire, security, and emergency alarms in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They ensure these systems function well to safeguard the premises and its occupants. They read and interpret blueprints and electrical diagrams, mount equipment, run wiring, and test the functionality of the system. They also provide instructions to clients on how to use the systems and perform regular maintenance checks.

Important skills for an Alarm Installer include technical and mechanical skills, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and excellent communication skills for interacting with clients. They should also be physically fit as the job often involves lifting and climbing. Certifications such as Certified Alarm/Security Technician (CAST) or Electronic Security Networking Technician (ESNT) are beneficial. Prior to becoming an Alarm Installer, an individual might have roles such as an Alarm Technician Apprentice, Electrician's Helper, or Telecommunications Equipment Installer.

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Cable Installer

  • Watford City, ND
  • 4 days ago
  • Watford City, ND
  • 4 days ago

$5,000 Additional Cash Award available - Apply today to learn more! Note: This position will home dispatch home and service our Williston and Watford City, ND customers. When you join DIRECTV,...

Cable Installation Technician

  • Williston, ND
  • 4 days ago
  • Williston, ND
  • 4 days ago

$5,000 Additional Cash Award available - Apply today to learn more! Note: This position will home dispatch home and service our Williston and Watford City, ND customers. When you join DIRECTV,...

Cable Technician

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago

Installation, Cable Maintenance, IT Systems and Infrastructure, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Security Clearance Level: U.S....

Technician Cable Installation

  • Ocean Twp, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ocean Twp, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

The Cable Installation Technician will perform residential and/or multi-dwelling unit cable television, high speed data and/or telephony installations from the tap to the customer premise equipment...

Cable Technicians

  • East Stroudsburg, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • East Stroudsburg, PA
  • 4 hours ago

We are seeking experienced Cable technician's for an upcoming project in Newton, NJ. This position will be OVERNIGHT 6PM - 6AM $21 Running cables, installing equipment, and troubleshooting network...

Cable Technician

  • Manchester, NH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 4 hours ago

Cable Technician (part of Allegis Group) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Manchester, NH 03101 Description Our customer is looking to add multiple resources to the team to support ongoing and upcoming...

Manufacturing Technician, Cable

  • Avon, CT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Avon, CT
  • 6 hours ago

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We...

Plumbing Cable Technician - Riverside, CA

  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 hours ago

As a Cable Technician for L.A. Hydro Jet & Rooter Services, a Helios Service Partner Company, for the DAY Shift in the Riverside, CA area. You will be responsible for assembling, installing, and...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 hours ago

3+ years of previous experience as a Fire Sprinkler Foreman Knowledge and experience installing fire sprinklers, reading blueprints, putting systems on test, etc....

Building Automation Technician lll

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 9 hours ago

Building Automation Technician III What will you do? This position is responsible for learning how to understand project/service requirements such as specifications, standards, schedules, and...

Building Automation Technician II

  • Franklin, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 9 hours ago

Schneider Electric is looking for a Building Automation Commissioning Technicion for the Franklin, TN area. Join our team as a Building Automation Commissioning Technician, where you will play a...

Cable technician Xfinity

  • Lake Worth, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lake Worth, FL
  • 14 hours ago

We are hiring for the position of Cable Technician. Connecting and repairing the Internet and Xfinity (Comcast) TV in customers' homes. No experience required. The company will provide training...

Broadband Technician I

  • Bend, OR
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 14 hours ago

Overview At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • New Cumberland, PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • New Cumberland, PA
  • 15 hours ago

Kinetix Fire & Life Safety Experts was founded in 1993 and we provide fire protection system services to the government, military, commercial, higher education, and large campus type facilities....

Cable Installation Technician

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Company Summary EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation...

Alarm Installer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Ohio Fire Alarm Installer License Practice Exam
Prepare for success with the Ohio Fire Alarm Installer License Practice Exam, featuring over 200 comprehensive questions designed to enhance your understanding of fire alarm systems and code...
Design and Install Fire Alarm (A-Z) NFPA Standard 72 & 2001
Fire Alarm System Installation Training: Comprehensive Course OverviewThis extensive training program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and...
Introduction to Alarm Management
This course provides an introduction and overview of alarm management. We will review a history of alarm management published standards ANSI/ISA18.2, Management of Alarm Systems for the Process...

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Salary for Alarm Installer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Alarm Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Alarm Installers offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.9%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Some College
1.9%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Alarm Installers
None
34.1%
1-2 years
29.6%
2-4 years
25.6%
10+ years
7.3%
Less than 1 year
2.2%
4-6 years
1.1%


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