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Columbia Residential Service Technician

CPI Security
Location
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Service - Residential
Salary
$45,000 to $60,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong sales skills
  • Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and repairs
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer service mindset
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
Nice to have
  • Technical training
  • Alarm or telecom experience
What the job really is

As a Residential Service Technician, you will provide service and maintenance for residential security systems, focusing on troubleshooting and resolving issues efficiently. Your day-to-day tasks will include performing home walkthroughs, communicating with customers, connecting systems to monitoring services, and managing administrative responsibilities while ensuring safety and maintaining tools.

Benefits
  • $45,000 to $60,000 average annual earnings
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Every other weekend off
  • Company-provided equipment (vehicle, fuel card, iPhone, iPad)
  • Paid training
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
Things to weigh
  • Performance-based income structure may vary
  • Role involves hands-on work and customer interaction
  • No specific mention of work-life balance beyond weekends off
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