The Fire Alarm and Detection Technician is primarily responsible for the installation, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and programming of fire alarms and other low voltage systems in commercial, industrial, health care, and other facilities. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone seeking opportunities for growth and advancement with an industry-leading company, and who thrives in a hands-on position requiring electrical aptitude. Job Responsibilities
Effectively planning the day-to-day activities of the assembly, installation, and repair of fire alarm and other low voltage systems.
Installing and servicing alarm panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, and detectors for fire alarm systems.
Using a digital multi-meter as a tool for trouble shooting ground faults, shorts, and open circuits on fire alarm and other low voltage systems.
Installing and servicing communicators for monitoring systems.
Fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining conduit, junction boxes, terminals, and equipment for fire alarm and other low voltage systems.
Cutting, reaming, and bending conduits to specifications, using tools such as saws, levels, reamers, and benders.
Stripping, pulling, and terminating wire to fire alarm devices using crimps, solder, shrink tubing, tape, wire nuts, and terminal blocks.
Inspecting examining, and testing installed systems, using fire alarm testing equipment, load testing, visual, and audible observation, or other methods.
Programming new fire alarm and other low voltage panels.
Laying out full scale drawings of fire alarm systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
Reading and understanding construction documents including plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, and agreements.
Providing guidance and direction to crews in meeting the budgets and schedule dates of each project.
Ensuring job quality and customer satisfaction is maintained in every stage of the project.
Informing leadership of all issues affecting production, materials, schedule, costs, and relationships.
Serving as a role model, trainer, and coach for crew members.
Focusing on safety at all task inceptions, including Daily Huddles and Tool Box Talks.
Maintaining solid working knowledge of applicable NFPA and Life Safety codes.
Assessing need for equipment and maintaining responsibility for all pieces while in your possession.
Ensure maintenance and upkeep of company provided vehicles, returning proper documentation as required.
Must prepare accurate and timely documentation for work performed, complete monthly vehicle reports, and maintain truck inventory to ensure proper response to customers’ needs.
Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
Must communicate effectively - both verbally and in writing.
Must ensure a positive customer experience.
Must have a strong work ethic.
Must be detail oriented.
Required
Service experience
Valid driver's license
High School degree or the equivalent
Must obtain and retain any licenses that are required by state and/or local codes
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background, and reference check.
Preferred
Technical aptitude
Strong verbal communication
Customer-focused and customer-driven mindset
Thrive in the face of uncertainty
Electronic Trade School training is a plus
It is preferable to have a Journeyman’s License but not necessary with a minimum 2 years of related experience preferably within the life safety industry, apprenticeship is the exception – will train.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; push; pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
Use vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color.
Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions/circumstances such as with ladders, scaffolding, high lift equipment, wires, ducts, crawl spaces, attics, above ceilings, etc.
Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with “on call availability” and must be able to travel on short notice.