Alarm Installer Jobs in Minnesota

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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Telecommunications Equipment Installer I

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago

Other duties may be assigned: * Physically place, remove, or modify non-working equipment including the following: * Cable trays and/or racking * Data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches...

Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV-Chattanooga TN

  • Faribault, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Faribault, MN
  • 14 days ago

Other duties may be assigned: Physically place, remove, or modify working and non-working equipment including the following: Cable trays and/or racking....

Fire Life Safety Fire Alarm Technician

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Summit Fire Protection Fire Life Safety Fire Alarm Technician in St. Paul , Minnesota Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and...

Building Automation Technician

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 45+ days ago

Regions Hospital is hiring a Building Automation Technician to join our team. This position will ensure optimum efficiency and reliability of the automated HVAC system as well as perform other...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Virginia, MN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Virginia, MN
  • 45+ days ago

Department: Facilities Classification: Electronics Technician 2 Job Category: Classified Staff Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace...

Building Automation Technician

  • Virginia, MN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Virginia, MN
  • 45+ days ago

troubleshoot all types of control systems and effectively make repairs and/or changes to control systems to ensure proper operation of these systems; Demonstrated ability to read control drawings and blueprints...

Demographic Data for Minnesota

Moving to Minnesota? Find some basic demographic data about Minnesota below.


Local
National
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151,942

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Salary for Alarm Installer Jobs in Minnesota

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Alarm Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Alarm Installers in Minnesota 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 in Minnesota
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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