Fire Alarm Technician

Building Systems Technology (BST), an Eagle Fire company, is a regional leader in life safety, security, communication, and voice/data systems, with offices throughout East and Middle Tennessee, and Alabama. Serving thousands of customers in the Southeastern United States, BST offers top-notch fire alarm, integrated security, sound, communications, nurse call, voice/data, and custom low-voltage systems. Our clients include commercial and industrial buildings, government installations, schools, universities, hospitals, and other facilities where life safety and security are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Responding to service calls for troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment
• Programming and testing of various low-voltage systems
• Rotating on-call (available to dispatch for after-hours service when assigned as the primary on-call technician)
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, and operational/product manuals
• Carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work in unusual and difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, crawl spaces and above ceilings
• Use a variety of hand and power tools
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers and their staff
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements
• Overnight travel may be required

Requirements

• Experience installing and servicing Voice and Data, Security, Fire Alarm and CCTV equipment
• NICET Level II, or higher, in Fire Alarm Systems preferred, not required
• Valid driver’s license with good record
• OSHA 10 or higher preferred, not required
• Successfully pass drug test
• Must pass security background check to obtain alarm license
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer requirements. May be required to work overtime and be on call, to respond to emergency situations

Benefits

• $2,000 Employee Referral Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Boot Reimbursement (1x a year)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• NICET Test Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniforms Provided

BST is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.