Life Safety & Security Install Technician
Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title: Life Safety & Security Install Technician
Location: Des Moines, Field
Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!
Job Summary:
The Life Safety & Security Install Technician is responsible for pre-work analysis, system programing, testing, and commissioning of life safety and security systems. They will communicate with the installation team and execute project scopes. If you’re passionate about your career, and want to take it to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Des Moines, Field
Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!
Job Summary:
The Life Safety & Security Install Technician is responsible for pre-work analysis, system programing, testing, and commissioning of life safety and security systems. They will communicate with the installation team and execute project scopes. If you’re passionate about your career, and want to take it to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-work job analysis to identify potential obstacles
- Communicate with the installation team regarding system components
- Program, test, and commission applicable technology systems
- Perform system tests for compliance with regulations
- Participate in weekly on call rotation for emergency service as needed
- Execute project scopes and manage change orders
- Learn new systems on the job and apply knowledge to integrations
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- 3 years of combined relevant experience
- NICET II within 18 months of starting
- Ability to obtain state alarm license with background screening
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to be covered under Team Kline's company vehicle insurance policy
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing fire alarm and low voltage systems
- Understanding of electrical and building systems (HVAC, elevator, automation)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and blueprint reading
- Aerial lift certification
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
- Work on ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lift platforms
- May work in confined spaces while following safety standards
- Clear and professional communication with customers and team members
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
- Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
- Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
- Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
- Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.
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