Fire Alarm Technician

Seeking a Fire Alarm Technician for a direct hire opportunity with our client near Lansing, MI.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k, company vehicle, and gas card!  

Pay is between $25 - $40 per hour (based on experience)

The Fire Alarm Technician will install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems, and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision. 

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of different manufactures clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems. 
• Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment such as multi-meter, megger, laptop to program, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components. 
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards. 
• Programing and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems that is used when removing or replacing components. 
• Troubleshoot to determine fault or faults to include ground faults with fire alarm systems. 
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc. 
• Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators. 
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner. 
• Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner. 
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc. 
• Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. 
• Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project. 
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies. 
• Alarm Technicians will be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests. 
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes. 
• Train service technician trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection. 
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. 
• NICET Level 2 Fire Alarm Certification, required. 
• FAST License for Michigan
• 2+ years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required. 
• 2+ years of professional computer skills, preferred. 
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers. 
• Systems and Software Skills: 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred. 
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. 
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time, locally. 

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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