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.

Essential Job Duties

• Knowledge of different manufactures 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. to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Programming and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems that is used when removing or replacing components.
• 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.
• 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.

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, required.
• 2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
• Communication Skills: Must have the 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.

Physical & Work Environment 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
• Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
• Employee will occasional 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.
• Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.