Fire Alarm/Suppression Technician

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems, networks, and devices, including:
  • Smoke detectors
  • Pull stations
  • Mass notification devices
  • Strobes
  • Tamper switches
  • Fire alarm control panels
  • UPS batteries
  • Associated wiring
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to diagnose troubles/alarms in fire alarm systems.
• Perform standard computations related to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Use electrician’s hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments.
• Perform fire sprinkler repair, inspection, and testing, including:
  • Backflow preventers
  • Fire pumps
  • Sprinkler heads
  • Water flow and switches
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems, including basic service and troubleshooting.
• Identify code issues and non-conformance issues.
• Install fire sprinkler systems as needed.
• Conduct testing as part of the preventative maintenance schedule for all devices.
• Respond to system troubles with flexible hours when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the fire alarm/suppression field.
• Formal or informal education/training ensuring ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.