Residential Alarm Technician

Residential Alarm Technician

Job Title: Residential Alarm Technician

Job Category: Alarm / Security System Technician

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Compensation: Based on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Residential Alarm Technician for a contract role supporting service and installation work in the Philly area. Technicians will use a proprietary ticketing system to manage jobs and ensure high-quality service delivery in residential environments.

Key Responsibilities

Install and service burglar alarm systems, panels, sensors, wireless cameras, smart home devices, access control systems, and CCTV

Perform wiring, drilling, and device installation in residential settings

Communicate professionally with customers and team members

Follow job preparation and completion checklists

Accurately record inventory and mileage between job sites

Educate customers on installed systems and mobile apps

Test and verify all zones and devices with central monitoring systems

Top Skills - Must Haves

Burglar alarm installation (panels, contacts, cameras, locks, sensors, doorbells)

Residential installation experience

Access control, CCTV, IP cameras, low voltage wiring

Strong troubleshooting and service skills

Reliable transportation

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves

Cable tech experience (Cat5/Cat6, punchdown, programming)

Electrical or physical security background

Experience with 2Gig, Alarm.com, and similar systems

Work Environment

Residential homes

Professional customer interactions are essential

High-quality workmanship and clear communication are expected

Additional Details

Inventory: Collected weekly from local branch locations; accurate tracking required

Mileage: Paid between job sites (excluding commute to/from home)

Tools: Proprietary job tracking system used for scheduling and completion

Customer Impact: Supporting backlog reduction and service excellence through reliable technician work

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025.

>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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101054TS

Position Id:

JP-005485595