Fire Alarm & Security Technician

About the role

The Fire Alarm & Security Technician position installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs fire alarm and security systems, and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision. Essential duties include troubleshooting, repairing or replacing components, programming systems, and handling hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot to 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 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.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.
• Complete documentation on work orders.
• Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
• Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Alarm Technicians will be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
• Train service technician trainees on all applicable aspects of fire protection.

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.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Systems and Software Skills: 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred. 2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Occasional travel up to 20%.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to 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. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasionally be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
• Work Environment: Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.
• Physical Requirements: Employees must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

About Us

We are interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and starting a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year. Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire Protection may be right for you!

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)