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Job Description

Install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-2098.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 45,660.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 21.00
Currently, there are 67,700 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers”.

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Tasks for “Electronics Technician”

Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.
Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.
Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
Keep informed of new products and developments.
Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.
Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
Order replacement parts.
Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.
Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.
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.
Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.

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