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A Family Business
BSGI is a family business, and that refers to more than just being owned by a great family. Joining our team means that you are joining our family. Here are some of the perks that come with being part of the BSGI family:
- • Health, Dental, Vision
- • 401K Matching
- • Competitive Vacation
- • Bonus Opportunities
- • Wellness Program
- • Community Wellness Program
- • Training/ Certification Reimbursement
Job Opportunities
- Position:
- Security Integrator
- Employment Status
- Full Time
- Location
- Reading, PA
Who We Are:
As a 2022 Best Places to Work in PA business with a 40+ year reputation as one of the most trusted systems integration companies in the industry, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. continually expands our expertise in state-of-the-art fire safety, security, and communications solutions for Commercial, Industrial, and Government entities.
The Security Integrator Role:
The Security Integrator position reports to the Security/Communications supervisor. This position works closely with our entire team of project managers on new system installations and upgrades. The Security Integrator installs, services, and provides customer support for CCTV cameras, card access, and various Electronic Security Panels. Aside from technical knowledge, this role requires accurate, detail-driven documentation to be completed and submitted in a timely manner.
Our clients include K-12 public school districts, colleges and universities, government entities, and small, medium, and enterprise-level commercial businesses, many of which require stringent background clearances. These clients are predominantly located within the state of Pennsylvania. Travel throughout the state often with occasional overnight stays is necessary.
To support the Security Integrator's ultimate success in the role, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. provides:
- Company vehicle
- AAA membership
- Fuel card
- All vehicle maintenance costs covered
- All parking fees and tolls covered
- Laptop computer
- Tablet
- Cell Phone
- All necessary tools and training
Who You Are:
A highly motivated team member with a passion for Electronic Security Systems, CCTV cameras, and Card Access Systems who would like to contribute to the growth of the Security/Communications Life Safety Division at BSGI. You are someone who wants to provide World Class service to our customers through continued education and growth in the Security industry. The position entails:
- Installing, networking, programming, and maintaining Electronic Security Systems
- Commissioning and modifying basic communication/security systems
- Testing system operations and completing documentation
- Working and becoming familiar with CATV, Wireless, IP and/or Networking standards
- Reading, interpreting, and updating construction and security drawings
- Communicating daily work progress with State Agency Project Manager and/or Service Supervisor
- Providing customer technical support and training as needed
- Completing service acknowledgements on all calls or projects daily
- On-Call rotation
- Occasional inspections of existing Electronic Security Systems required
- Anything necessary to contribute to the success of the Security/Communications Life Safety Division
Where You'll Be Located:
- The ideal candidate would reside in Eastern, Central, or Southern Pennsylvania within reasonable driving distance to our Reading, PA office. Daily commute to the office is not required.
- Daily travel to customer sites primarily throughout the state of Pennsylvania, including our York, PA and State College, PA offices, as well as occasional overnights, is necessary.
- You must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license and minimal traffic violations to drive a company vehicle.
What You Bring:
- Strong technical knowledge with an electronics background required
- At least 2 years' experience with Security System installations and hardware/software/network troubleshooting required
- At least 1 fundamental technology certification, such as Access 101, Video Surveillance 101, Networking Fundamentals, etc. required
- At least 2 manufacturer’s certifications, such as Panasonic, Bosch, Crestron, Telecor, etc. required
- Experience commissioning, testing system operations, and completing documentation required
- Intermediate network and cloud-based system knowledge required
- Interpretation of manufacturer documentation, engineered site drawings, scopes of work, and matrices of operations required
- Ability to work at heights on lifts & ladders required
- Solid customer service and communication skills required
- Impeccable organizational and prioritizing skills in a professional setting required
- Leadership and mentorship skills required
- Industry certifications such as IPVM, ASIS, ESA, NICET, CompTIA, AVIXA, etc. a plus
Physical Requirements:
Physical Fitness: Possess the physical ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs, and access elevated areas to inspect system components installed at various heights.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Must have hand dexterity to manipulate and handle materials.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily continuous basis. Any lifting over 50 pounds will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
Mobility: Ability to move freely and safely within tight spaces, crawl spaces, attics, and other areas where systems are installed.
Vision: Possess visual acuity in at least one (1) eye of 20/40 or better combined vision without corrective lenses or over 20/70 combined vision with corrective lenses. Possess ability to distinguish colors.
Note: The physical requirements mentioned above are representative, but not exhaustive, of the demands of the job.
What We Offer:
- Competitive starting wages
- Paid Time Off in the first year (Amount will be prorated during the first year, dependent upon start date)
- Holiday pay starting on day one
- Group Medical Insurance with two plan options
- Dental Insurance with two plan options
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- Wellness Program
- Paid Community Service Opportunities (Meals on Wheels, Blood Drives, Food Banks)
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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At Berkshire Systems Group, Inc., we are committed to our Behavioral Standards which provides an environment of mutual respect and is the basis for providing equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by municipal/state/federal law. Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. celebrates and supports the diversity among our teammates and believes it contributes to our success as a company.
- Position:
- Fire Protection Life Safety Inspector I
- Employment Status
- Full Time
- Location
- Reading, PA
Who We Are:
As a 2022 Best Places to Work in PA business with a 40+ year reputation as one of the most trusted systems integration companies in the industry, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. continually expands our expertise in state-of-the-art fire safety, security, and communications solutions for Commercial, Industrial, and Government entities.
The Fire Protection Life Safety Inspector I Role:
The Fire Protection Life Safety Inspector I position reports to the Fire Inspections Life Safety Supervisor. The Fire Protection Life Safety Inspector I works with a small team to conduct on-site inspections on various brands of Fire Alarm Systems for our clients, including K-12 public school districts, colleges and universities, government entities, and small, medium, and enterprise-level commercial businesses, many of which require stringent background clearances. This role also requires local, state, and federally-mandated inspection documentation to be completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
Our clients are predominantly located within the state of Pennsylvania, though travel to our Reading, York, and State College offices, as well as occasional overnight travel will be necessary.
To support the Fire Protection Life Safety Inspector I's ultimate success in the role, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. provides:
- Company vehicle
- AAA membership
- Fuel card
- All maintenance costs covered
- All parking fees and tolls covered
- Laptop computer
- Tablet
- Cell Phone
- All necessary tools and equipment
This position is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the Life Safety Industry and gain the knowledge and experience necessary to grow into various other positions, such as Technician, Sales, and/or Service at Berkshire Systems Group, Inc.!
Who You Are:
A highly motivated team player with a passion for Life Safety who would like to contribute to the growth of the Fire Inspections Life Safety Division at BSGI. You are someone who wants to provide world class service to our customers through continued education and growth in the Fire Alarm industry. The position entails:
- Reading and interpreting blueprints to locate all system devices within a building
- Interpreting manufacturers’ manuals to use various manufacturers’ panels
- Extracting fire alarm event history from various manufacturers’ panels
- Performing inspections and tests for the maintenance of fire alarms, as well as occasionally security, sprinkler, and communication systems
- Utilizing inspection software to accurately complete documentation in accordance with company and customer contractual standards in a timely manner
- Anything necessary to contribute to the success of the Fire Inspections Life Safety Division
Where You'll Be Located:
- Ideally, you're located in Central, Eastern, or Southern Pennsylvania within reasonable distance to one of our three offices (Reading, York, and State College). Daily commute to one of our offices is not necessary.
- Daily travel to customer sites primarily throughout the state of Pennsylvania, including occasional overnights, is necessary.
- You must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and minimal traffic violations to drive a company vehicle
What You Bring:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
- Ability to operate a smartphone for communication, documentation, GPS, calendar, and other professional functions required
- Excellent customer service skills to interface with clients on-site required
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and operating manuals required
- Basic understanding of circuitry and multimeter use required
- Multi-tasking and prioritization skills required
- Detail-oriented focus for documentation and thorough job completion required
- Strong organizational skills for tools, equipment, and documentation required
- 1 year of industry-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred, but we will hire for cultural fit and train for excellence
- Basic mechanical aptitude, with ability to read/utilize a multi-meter, and use basic industry technician tools preferred
- Previous experience working with hand and power tools preferred
- Training in general safety, electrostatic discharge awareness and quality systems awareness a plus
Physical Requirements:
Physical Fitness: Possess the physical ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs, and access elevated areas to inspect system components installed at various heights.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Must have hand dexterity to manipulate and handle materials.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily continuous basis. Any lifting over 50 pounds will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
Mobility: Ability to move freely and safely within tight spaces, crawl spaces, attics, and other areas where systems are installed.
Vision: Possess visual acuity in at least one (1) eye of 20/40 or better combined vision without corrective lenses or over 20/70 combined vision with corrective lenses. Possess ability to distinguish colors.
Note: The physical requirements mentioned above are representative, but not exhaustive, of the demands of the job.
What We Offer:
- Competitive starting wages
- Paid Time Off in the first year (Amount will be prorated during the first year, dependent upon on start date)
- Holiday pay starting on day one
- Group Medical Insurance with two plan options
- Dental Insurance with two plan options
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- Wellness Program
- Paid Community Service Opportunities (Meals on Wheels, Blood Drives, Food Banks)
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At Berkshire Systems Group, Inc., we are committed to our Behavioral Standards which provides an environment of mutual respect and is the basis for providing equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by municipal/state/federal law. Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. celebrates and supports the diversity among our teammates and believes it contributes to our success as a company.
- Position:
- Fire Protection Life Safety Installation Technician
- Employment Status
- Full Time
- Location
- Reading, PA
Who We Are:
As a 2022 Best Places to Work in PA business with a 40+ year reputation as one of the most trusted systems integration companies in the industry, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. continually expands our expertise in state-of-the-art fire safety, security, and communications solutions for Commercial, Industrial, and Government entities.
The Fire Protection Life Safety Installation Technician Role:
The Fire Protection Life Safety Installation Technician position reports to the Fire Alarm supervisor and/or the Security/Communications supervisor, as well as the Operations Manager. The Installation Technician commissions, maintains, repairs and provides customer support for Life Safety systems (Fire/Security/Communications) including, but not limited to: Fire Systems -Siemens, Silent Knight, VESDA, Simplex, and Notifier & Security/Communications Systems - CCTV cameras, card access, and various Electronic Security Panels.
The Fire Protection Life Safety Installation Technician will travel to client sites, which can range from public school buildings to small, medium, and enterprise-level businesses, to government entities which require stringent background clearances. Our clients are predominantly located within the state of Pennsylvania, though travel to our Reading, York, and State College offices, as well as occasional overnight travel will be necessary.
To support the Fire Protection Life Safety Installation Technician's ultimate success in the role, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. provides:
- Company vehicle
- AAA membership
- Fuel card
- All maintenance costs covered
- All parking fees and tolls covered
- Laptop computer
- Tablet
- Cell Phone
- All necessary tools, equipment, training & certifications
This role requires a growth mindset and a love of learning to stay current with the fast-moving technological changes within the industry.
Who You Are:
A highly motivated team player with a passion for Life Safety who would like to contribute to the growth of the Fire/Security/Communications Divisions at BSGI. You are someone who wants to provide world class service to our customers through continued education and growth in the Life Safety industry. The position entails:
- Performing on-site service, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems including, but not limited to: Siemens, Silent Knight, VESDA, Simplex, Notifier, etc.
- Testing fire system operations to satisfy code requirements
- Installing, networking, programming, and maintaining Electronic Security Systems
- Working and becoming familiar with CATV, Wireless, IP and/or Networking standards
- Providing customer technical support and training as needed
- Completing thorough and timely documentation of all activities including service reports, expense reports, quality alerts and maintenance reports.
- Reading and interpreting engineered site drawings, manufacturer operating manuals/documentation, and matrices of operation
- On-Call rotation
- Anything necessary to contribute to the success of Berkshire Systems Group, Inc.!
Where You’ll Be Located:
- Ideally, you're located in Central, Eastern, or Southern Pennsylvania within reasonable distance to one of our three offices (Reading, York, and State College). Daily commute to one of our offices is not necessary.
- Daily travel to customer sites primarily throughout the state of Pennsylvania, including occasional overnights, is necessary.
- You must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license and minimal traffic violations to drive a company vehicle.
What You Bring: A combination of the following skills...
- Strong technical knowledge with an electronics background and a solid skillset/foundation with Fire Alarm systems required
- Ability to commission and modify basic fire alarms systems, including: addition or deletion of panel hardware, circuit boards, detectors, stations, modules, notification appliances, etc. required
- Demonstrated ability to use multimeter, lineman's telephone test set, and basic electronic theory required
- Solid customer service and communication skills required
- Impeccable organizational and multi-tasking skills in a professional setting required
- At least one (1) year of experience with Fire Alarm system installations preferred
- Associate's degree in Electronics or related field a plus
- Industry certifications such as NICET and formalized manufacturer training a plus
and/or..
- Strong technical knowledge with an electronics background required
- At least 1 years' experience with Security System installations and hardware/software/network troubleshooting required
- Experience commissioning, testing system operations, and completing documentation required
- Basic network and cloud-based system knowledge required
- Interpretation of manufacturer documentation, engineered site drawings, scopes of work, and matrices of operations required
- Ability to work at heights on lifts & ladders required
- Solid customer service and communication skills required
- Impeccable organizational and prioritizing skills in a professional setting required
- Industry certifications such as IPVM, ASIS, ESA, NICET, CompTIA, AVIXA, etc. a plus
Physical Requirements:
Physical Fitness: Possess the physical ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs, and access elevated areas to inspect fire alarm system components installed at various heights.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Must have hand dexterity to manipulate and handle materials.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily continuous basis. Any lifting over 50 pounds will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
Mobility: Ability to move freely and safely within tight spaces, crawl spaces, attics, and other areas where fire alarm systems are installed.
Vision: Possess visual acuity in at least one (1) eye of 20/40 or better combined vision without corrective lenses or over 20/70 combined vision with corrective lenses. Possess ability to distinguish colors.
Note: The physical requirements mentioned above are representative, but not exhaustive, of the demands of the job.
What We Offer:
- Competitive starting wages
- Paid Time Off in the first year (Amount will be prorated during the first year, dependent upon on start date)
- Holiday pay starting on day one
- Group Medical Insurance with two plan options
- Dental Insurance with two plan options
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- Wellness Program
- Paid Community Service Opportunities (Meals on Wheels, Blood Drives, Food Banks)
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At Berkshire Systems Group, Inc., we are committed to our Behavioral Standards which provides an environment of mutual respect and is the basis for providing equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by municipal/state/federal law. Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. celebrates and supports the diversity among our teammates and believes it contributes to our success as a company.
