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

• Protective-Signal Installer
• Protective-Signal Repairer

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

• analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
• bend tubing or conduit
• communicate technical information
• conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
• determine installation, service, or repair needed
• distinguish colors
• estimate cost for repair services
• inspect electrical installation for code conformance
• install electrical conduit or tubing
• install electrical fixtures or components
• install electronic equipment, components, or systems
• install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
• install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
• install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
• install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• read blueprints
• read schematics
• read tape measure
• read technical drawings
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
• repair or adjust measuring or control devices
• repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
• replace electronic components
• solder electrical or electronic connections or components
• splice electric cable
• test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
• test electronic or electrical circuit connections
• understand detailed electronic design specifications
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical information for electronic repair work
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use precision tools in electronics repair
• use soldering equipment
• use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter