Fire Alarm Service Technician

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

About the Role

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Technician to join our Fort Wayne Fire Protection team. In this role, you will perform inspections, testing, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with fire and life safety systems, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to interpret system drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm, suppression, and releasing systems as well as associated devices in accordance with industry standards.
• Read and understand assigned project documentation and work orders, including scope of work for inspections, and determine if additional information is needed.
• Manage daily call activity and program system products, including networking and programming.
• Report to assignment with required testing tools including suitable multi-meter, hand tools, printer, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, software/systems, programs, schematics, and operation/product manuals consistent with the level of training received.
• Prepare associated paperwork/forms for customer service activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; 2-4 year degree in a technical field from accredited college or university.
• NICET Certification preferred.
• Installation experience with low voltage systems, Fire/Life Safety Systems, Access Control Systems, Nurse Call Systems, Paging Systems, School Clock Systems, HVAC controls, elevator controllers, and Telephone Systems preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of test equipment including multi-meters, digital analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communicating devices.
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with inadvertent system discharge for the purpose of inspection, testing, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Ohm's law, resistance, and AC/DC circuits.
• Programming experience is preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, iOS, and database (software) programs.
• Ability to lift/move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working in ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package.