Fire Alarm Inspector and Technician
Western States Fire Protection · Kansas City, KS · 6 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
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
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Gym membership reimbursement
Job Responsibilities
- Report to Division and Service Manager and work with Project Managers, Administrators, Schedule Coordinators, and Sales staff to ensure proper project performance and client satisfaction is achieved
- Able to perform tests, inspections, maintenance, and repairs
- Site verifications of fire alarm installations
- Fire alarm system repair and inspections
- Must be available for scheduled overtimes work and periodic after hours "on-call" time to meet customer service needs
- Analyze blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Cordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors, and end users
- Interact with clients, field personnel, and Fire Marshals
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of NFPA 72, UL, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is mandatory
- NICET I Certification or willing to receive the certification within 1 year
- NICET II Certification or willing to receive the certification within 2 years
- OSHA 10 will be required, OSHA 30 is a plus
- iPad and computer experience is a plus
- Manufacturers certificates are preferred
- Minimum of 3 years' service or installation experience is preferred
- Able to work independently and also in a group/training environment
- Knowledgeable with programming and troubleshooting multiple fire alarm panel manufacturers
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Possess a valid driver’s license; in accordance with Company policy, and be willing to travel within the states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa
- Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
- Regular bending, reaching, climbing, and walking
- Will be required to safely use ladders and lifts to work at heights as needed.