Fire Alarm Service Technician
Mission Critical Solutions · Tampa, FL · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and service fire alarm and life safety systems.
- Perform annual, semi-annual, and quarterly tests and inspections in accordance with NFPA 72 and local AHJ requirements.
- Interpret system drawings, as-built documentation, submittals, specifications, schematics, and manufacturer manuals.
- Identify system deficiencies, document findings, and provide clear service reports and corrective action recommendations.
- Program, reprogram, and modify existing fire alarm systems to support service work and code compliance.
- Respond to service calls involving fire alarm systems and related low-voltage systems including ERCES/BDA, card access, CCTV, intrusion, and nurse call systems.
- Support monitoring account setup, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Cookordinate service activities with customers, facility representatives, AHJs, and internal project teams.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Certification Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- FASA/BASA certification required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Florida State Jessica Lunsford Act (JLA) badge required.
- NICET certification preferred.
- FCC GROL certification preferred.
- Manufacturer certifications preferred, including but not limited to Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, Notifier, FCI-Gamewell, Simplex, Siemens, and EST.
- Other life safety or systems-related certifications preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of five years of fire alarm service experience, including troubleshooting, programming, and modification of existing systems.
- Proficiency with NFPA 72, Life Safety Code 101, and the International Building Code.
- Experience servicing systems manufactured by Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, Notifier, FCI-Gamewell, Simplex, Siemens, EST, or similar platforms is highly desired.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces as required.