Alarm and Detection Technician

What we offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• 3 weeks PTO for first full year worked
• Discretionary Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses
• Paid Drive Time to Jobs

Job Responsibilities

• Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system
• Use company software to input testing results and read blueprints
• Analysis and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults, Shorts, Wire Integrity, Termination, Panel, Fuses, Battery Testing and much more
• Program dialers for monitoring. Phone line traditional and cell phone monitoring skills needed
• Complete repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals
• Cordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users
• Daily communications with Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs
• Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques
• All work is performed to NFPA and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is required
• NICET I Certification a plus
• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Fire Alarm Service Experience required
• Manufactures certifications are preferred but not required (Silent Knight, Gamewell, FCI, Fire Lite, Honeywell)
• Field installation experience
• OSHA 30 is a plus
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check
• LEA License Required
• Clean Driving Record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking