(PERMANENT FULL TIME) TRADESPERSON - SECURITY SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Job Category : Support Services

Requisition Number : TRADE

- Posted : August 10, 2026
- Full time

Locations

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Whitby, ON L1N5S9, CAN

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide preventative maintenance and repairs for Security, Life Safety and Fire Safety Systems throughout the facility.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Maintenance, repair, installation, removal and adjustment of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, including motor driven equipment;
- Installation and maintenance of electric strike and magnetic locking systems;
- Installation and maintenance of Card Access.
- Installation and maintenance of IP CCTV and VMS software.
- Installation and maintenance of IP Intercom.
- Installation and maintenance of Security Alarm.
- Maintenance of Fire Alarm.
- Estimates quantities of materials required for projects
- Estimates parts and materials required for maintenance and repair of systems and equipment
- Assists other trades as assigned.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Job requires working shift work in accordance with departmental shift schedule.
- Responsible to recognize and report patient, staff, and environmental safety issues, identify and implement preventative and corrective actions, within the scope of this role.

Requirements

- College Level Security Systems Technician qualification




- Minimum of 2-5 years current experience in the security or fire alarm industry in service and installation.
- Other suitable combination of education, training and demonstrated experience in industrial or institutional preventive and repair maintenance may be considered.
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair Electric Strike and Maglock systems, Card Access, IP CCTV, IP Intercom and Security Systems
- Knowledge to follow blueprints and drawings in order to assist other skilled tradespersons in installations and relocation.
- Knowledge of operating a variety of hand and power tools in order to perform maintenance duties.
- The ability to perform mechanical repairs to equipment and facilities systems
- The ability to maintain and repair locks.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques and protocols
- Working knowledge of MS Office and ability to use AutoCAD
- Computer skills to operate the building automation system and lighting control systems
- Ability to apply correct method of repair and select appropriate tools
- Manufacturer Certification on a Card Access System.
- Manufacturer Certification on a CCTV or VM System.
- Manufacturer Certification on a Security Alarm System.

This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit

1 Existing Vacancy Available

Job Posting Closing: August 24, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

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📌 (PERMANENT FULL TIME) TRADESPERSON - SECURITY SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (Whitby)
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