About Absco
Absco Solutions is the premier facility vulnerability expert in fire life-safety and security technology fields, with established offices in Washington (Everett, Fife, Spokane) and Oregon (Wilsonville). We specialize in access control, intrusion, video surveillance, and fire alarms. We're seeking a growth-minded experienced licensed Low Voltage (Journey EL06) Electrician to join our exceptional team.
Position Requirements:
- [Current] Washington State Journey Electrical License (EL06) Card (required)
- [Current] NICET Fire Alarm Level II or higher (required)
- Seattle FA-1 card
- Possess and maintain an Enhanced WA State Driver’s License
- Clear driving record, to be covered under company auto insurance
- Ability to pass a background check
- At least 5-10 years experience troubleshooting, confidence testing, programming, and installation of fire alarm systems
- AT least 5 years of experience troubleshooting, installing, and programming of commercial IP-based surveillance, intrusion alarm, and access control limited energy circuits and systems
- Working Knowledge of Network Cabling, Fiber Optic Cabling, and termination, ERRC Distributed Antenna Systems, Cellular and radio communicators, etc.
- Must be process and detail-oriented, with good communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge and practical experience with the internet and networking is essential.
- Must be able to work independently and resolve problems to our customer’s satisfaction.
- Education: High School graduation or equivalent
Responsibilities:
- Perform required scheduled & reoccurring testing, inspection and maintenance related to all fire protection systems in accordance with manufacture and jurisdictional requirements and recommendations.
- Ensures compliance with all cities, state and federal regulations as applicable to service, installation, and maintenance of all systems including OSHA safety standards.
- Perform on-site routine and emergency troubleshooting, programming, and repairs, in addition to the installation, inspection, testing and servicing of low voltage life safety product lines and fire alarm systems
- Perform site surveys as necessary for fire and life safety low voltage systems
- Maintain an understanding of product capabilities, warranties, and usages to educate and serve customers.
- Maintain positive customer relationships, and ensure shared awareness with the Low Voltage team for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns
- Identify opportunities for additional equipment and services that customers may need
- Discuss deficiencies noted with customer, explaining the problem and its resolution
- Checking in and out with the onsite point of contact for all jobs; ensuring customer is satisfied with work completed prior to leaving the job site.
- Monitor and maintain proper working order of company tools, equipment and uniform per policy.
- Always maintains a professional appearance and represents Absco in a professional manner
- Constructively manage (or relay to your supervisor for the handling of) all customer complaints related to your department
- Honors all schedules and commitments
- Responsible for notifying direct supervisor of any equipment issues or any unsafe working conditions.
- Responsible for recording time in the company provided time and attendance software.
- Responsible for timely submission of detailed daily job reports and complete inspection reports
The Right Candidate:
- Possesses exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted
- Has advanced technical skills and experience with fire alarm systems, as well as experience with surveillance, access control, and intrusion
- Has programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude (work with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, multi-Meter, etc.) and ability to read blueprints and drawings
- Math skills including calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.
- Ensures quality of all work performed by themselves or their team
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Advanced computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel) and proficient in other relevant applications.
- Loves the challenge of finding the right solution to complex problems
- Able to work independently and is self-motivated
- Creates an environment of high professionalism, integrity, honesty, quality, and success
- Leads by example.
Working Conditions:
- Expected working hours and conditions are as follows:
- 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday
- Willing to be on the on-call rotation for after hour emergencies
- Work Location: primarily Seattle and North, but may also require driving as far south as Chehalis periodically
Physical Requirements:
- Able to perform tasks including, but not limited to:
- Lifting 50-75lbs
- Walking up and down flights of stairs
- Prolonged standing
- Climbing ladders
- Maneuvering through tight spaces if necessary
Salary and Benefits:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay: $45-$55 per hour depending on experience and certifications
- Benefits:
- Paid Time Off: 80 hours upon completion of 90-day probationary period
- Company-paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD/STD for employees and dependents
- Training and certification opportunities, to include NICET, L&I, CEU, and & manufacturer direct
- Company equipment and tools
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Retirement plan with company match
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
Absco Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Life at Absco Solutions
Absco Solutions is a best in class fire-life safety and security systems integrator. Its installed systems are information management platforms empowering first responders, facility managers, campus communities, corporations and a wide variety of organizations, to improve efficiency, reduce liability and improve operations and safety. Absco specializes in fire, access control systems, high definition network, video management, mass notification, and systems integration. Incorporated in 1977, it has a long history of excellent work, while upholding the ethical standards and values of its clients and community.
We focus on understanding your needs. We deliver solutions that balance technology, regulation, effectiveness, and productivity. Along with our manufacturing and software partners we offer best in class solutions for access control systems, CCTV and video management, mass notification, fire safety, and complete system integration.
Our industry experience enables us to address our clients' risk exposure, both long and short term, and mitigate that risk through proper planning. We do this by drawing upon the expertise and resources of our team members and assembled vendors. Absco's project team has individuals with more than 30 years of experience in consulting, construction, program development, application, and commissioning experience. Absco Solutions has been doing system integration since before it was a term.
With our many years of successful project delivery, this highly skilled technical and construction management team provides insightful and reliable project-solving capability. Our team includes IT expertise, certified product experts, project management, and code experts to achieve our clients wide range of implementation needs. We provide value and service to a wide spectrum of clients, including private universities, large corporations, medical centers, distribution facilities, technical organizations, state facilities, and US Armed Forces.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Absco Solutions values curiosity, drive, ethics, respectfulness, and accountability.2. Established Offices in Multiple States.3. Specialization in Access Control, Intrusion, Video Surveillance, and Fire Alarm Systems.4. Competitive Compensation Packages.5. Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD/STD for Employees and Dependents.6. Training and Certification Opportunities Available.7. Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.8. Retirement Plan with Company Match.9. Equal Opportunity Employer.10. Progressive Organization, Caring and Supportive Work Environment.
