Fire Alarm Technician

Under the general direction of the Fire Alarm Unit Leader.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform inspection, service, repairs, installation, and programming of commercial fire alarm systems.
• Independently perform troubleshooting and fault diagnostics of fire alarm devices, wiring, and software.
• May supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel and assist in training staff members.
• Provide field oversight and QA/QC review of contractor work and verify compliance with applicable Codes and Standards.
• Witness and conduct inspections and tests to verify that installations and repairs are completed in a workmanlike manner and follow good engineering practices.
• Set priorities, schedules, and coordinate work by contractors and in-house personnel.
• Regularly visit and inspect sites.
• May issue change orders to original specifications to accommodate changing field conditions or to correct specification errors or omissions; upon Supervisory approval of recommendations, prepares change orders.

Requirements

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, designer, or inspector of electrical installations for light, heat and/or power distribution, traffic signals, fire alarm detection or communication systems; or
• Four years of experience as described above, and one of the following:
  • 60 credits towards a degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college or university; or
  • Two years of full-time training in an acceptable electrical program in an accredited technical school; or
• Completion of an apprentice program, at least three years in length, in the electrical trade or electrical inspection and either:
  • Three years of experience as described above; or
  • One year of experience as described above and 60 credits or two years of education as described above.
• A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above requirements.
• To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

• FDNY Certificate of Fitness S-98, S-12, S-13 or ability to obtain within 90-days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Factory training certificates from Edwards, Kidde, Notifier.
• NYC Master Electrician.
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.
• NYS Code Enforcement Official certificate.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Engineering Technology, or Fire Science.

Benefits

• Choice of medical coverage plans.
• Deferred compensation plans.
• Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Pay

$71,117.00 – $90,551.00

For NYCHA employees: Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.