Fire Alarm Technician

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 10 days of vacation first year!
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• Available day one!
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• With outstanding internal resources!
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

How You Will Do It

• Execute projects on time and within allocated installation hours
• Work with the project manager to resolve all discrepancies, and coordination problems that impair installation activities
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Read and interpret complicated blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Cookordinate the installation activities with all trades to optimize installation time
• Attend all required site meetings
• Instruct and train customers on functional operation of the equipment/system
• Conduct simulations and answer questions
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction
• Complete project documentation in a timely manner
• Adhere to all OSHA and SimplexGrinnell safety policies and procedures
• Participate in a scheduled On-call rotation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Five (5) years documented experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems
• Programming, configuration, and commissioning of complex fire alarm systems, ensuring full compliance
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals
• Experience with hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices
• Able to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and local codes
• Able to perform physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements
• Ability to lead & work well with team members
• Able to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test
• Able to Overnight travel may be required

Preferred

• NICET Level II certification
• Local State licenses
• Knowledge of local Fire Codes