Fire Alarm & Security Technician

Job Summary

The purpose of the Fire Alarm & Security Technician position is to install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems, and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision.

Troubleshooting

• 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of different manufacturers' 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.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Programming and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems.
• Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators.

Communication and Customer Interaction

• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• NICET or state specific certification, preferred.
• 2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, strongly preferred.
• Effective reading, writing, and communication skills in English with employees and customers.
• 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
• 2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
• Physical Requirements: Frequently bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift >50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work Environment: Regularly works outside, exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.
• Physical Activities: Balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, work at heights.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

About Us

We are interested in hiring individuals who want to join a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 25 locations in more than 8 states. We are proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that's completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire Protection is committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Core Values

• PIPE: Passionate about life safety
• Passionate about life safety
• Do the right thing
• Work in Partnership with our customers and community
• Constantly strive for Operational Excellence (Do things right)