Fire Alarm System Technician

About the role

The Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression System performs a variety of fire alarm trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of campus smoke and fire suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Performing the installation, repair, and inspection of smoke and fire suppressions systems.
• Applying / executing competent inspection / testing principals.
• Repairing fire alarm wiring, fire alarm panels and peripheral equipment.
• Identifying hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair; inspection, repair or replacement of any smoke / heat detectors and sprinkler heads.
• Repairing and testing dry / wet systems.
• Testing fire alarm systems using appropriate diagnostic programs and equipment.
• Performing smoke detector sensitivity procedure.
• Performing testing on fire pumps and standpipe systems.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Performing other general building maintenance as assigned.
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or self-generated work plans.
• Locating and diagnosing trouble in the fire alarm systems and / or related equipment.
• Able to use a variety of hand / power tools (drills, conduit benders, drill presses, cable pullers, meters (volt, OHM, AMP, Meg), hand drills, hand tools and power tools) as well as measuring and testing instrumentation.
• Directly communicate with management, teammates and customers in the form of, meetings, face-to-face, presentations etc.
• Troubleshooting equipment, performing project take-off’s and solicits quotations in support of procurement process.
• Establishes applicable requirements, standards, and regulations to be followed / met during course of work performance and ensures all parties involved are in full compliance during work performance.
• Executes scheduled and unscheduled all tasking in timely manner with a strong focus on quality.
• Solicits requests for quotes in support of procurement process.
• Performs maintenance on all types of fire alarm system equipment.
• Will work closely with chief engineer and project manager ensuring all records and documentation are kept up-to-date / current.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with fire alarm system tasking (maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair).
• Experience with healthcare and / or research facilities is a plus.
• Strong understanding of fire alarm system theory.
• Knowledgeable of NFPA standards (specifically NFPA 70 and 72) a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial / industrial facilities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to facilitate all physical requirements specific to this scope of work successfully.
• Must be able to work in a sitting position for 8 or more hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to travel to job locations by automobile.
• Must be able to work in safe and efficient manner.

EEO is The Law

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