Fire Alarm Technician - Hiring Now

Job Description

This position performs the commissioning of fire safety systems, including loading software programs and implementing modifications. Systems include fire safety, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals. You will communicate design details to customers, installation and service teams, and subcontractors. You will also interface with other trades to successfully complete projects while exceeding customers' expectations. This role acts as a mentor and provides on-the-job training to less-experienced technicians.

Responsibilities:

Operational Testing, Verification, and Acceptance: Run routine reports to review system operation. Participate in final inspection and testing. Support customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Assist with customer training on system operations. Complete and submit routine written reports. Provide plans and fire safety system documents to engineering for as-built drawings. Identify code and non-conformance issues and make recommendations for system installation.

Project Site Communication and Coordination: May support others in the scheduling of trade contractors to coordinate start-up services as needed. Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

• Install and program new fire alarm systems for voice and non-voice applications

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues associated to fire alarm systems

• Identify risk to customers and provide effective solutions

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on alarm systems

• Monitor inventory of service parts
  
  

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the fire alarm industry

• Previous experience programming fire alarm systems including voice fire alarm systems

• Familiarity with hand and power tools including multi meters

• Ability to handle physical workload

• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Organization skills

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate degree in electronics or related field preferred but not required

• Experience in the installation and maintenance of fire safety products; 5+ years preferred but not required

• Ability to read and understand design and construction documents

• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions

• Must be able to differentiate types/colors of wire

• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet

• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted

• Ability to work in a team environment providing dedicated support to our customers

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States

• Possess a valid driver's license with limited violations