Junior Residential Installer at TEKsystems

Top Skills' Details

1. Willingness to learn new skills and work with their hands.

2. Punctuality / Reliable Transportation

3. Interpersonal / Customer Service Skills

4: Must be presentable - Would you want this person to do work in your house?

Description

Qualifications:

• People who have come from experience or education where they have worked with their hands and are mechanically sound, provided good customer service and worked outside typically work out well for this job.
• Security system install and Low Voltage is a TRADE and the candidates need to be interested in learning a skilled trade that can provide a solid career for many years.
• They will install Add-On devices to existing customer security systems
• If they possess Security Alarm experience already they will be used to address service tickets for customers
• But we expect to place resources who have the potential and possess the basic skills of working with tools and technology, wiring and construction

Day-to-day duties:

• First week will involve completing training classes - while on site at a branch office
• Second week will be a field training week - they will watch a technician perform the work
• Third week they will get their hands on the equipment, perform installations while being trained by a lead technician
• Forth and fifth week will be continued training until the new hire is able to perform the work independently.

After training they will be doing the following work:

1. Installation and programming of Burglar Alarms, CCTV (IP & Analog), DVRs, and Access Control Systems for residential customers.

2. Installing window breaks, door units, and smoke detectors.

3. Troubleshooting signal issues to ensure the alarm functions properly if needed.

4. Perform daily hands-on field interaction with customers at the site level and some smaller customer care levels.

5. Test and verify signals for equipment

6. Train customers on how to use the equipment, connect to the devices, and answer all questions including ensuring that they have no additional need (equipment, etc.).

7. Completing necessary customer paperwork for each job.

8. Cost ALL PART utilize for each job installed before closing out jobs with the dispatch center.

9. Maintaining accurate truck inventory

10. Provide top-quality customer service.

Skills

Alarms, Security, Cctv, Honeywell, Repair, Ip camera, Install, Low voltage, Troubleshooting, Cable installation, Crimping, Wire wrap, Installation, construction, Warehouse, Entry level, Maintenance, Oil, Lube, Tire, Facilities, Wire, Fencing, Roofing, Drywall, HDMI, Coax, Cat5, Ca6, Satellite, Cable, Electronics, Forklift, filter, home theater, residential, pool, HVAC, Cat6, Wiring, Cable puller, Cabling, Alarm installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must have Great Communication skills. This is very important along with being reliable and an adaptive personality. This person should have stellar interpersonal skills, along with the ability to think quickly on their feet, read non-verbal cues from the residential customer, and have a solution-oriented, customer-centric attitude. It's important to give the customer confidence that their issue will be resolved.

Tools Needed:

Ladder - full size ladder or a folding/extension ladder

Screwdrivers, an electric drill, wire cutters, and hand sheetrock saw.

PPE Kit: Personal Protective Equipment will be provided by TEKsystems

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 Albany,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

h4>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.

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.