Fire Alarm Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Technical aptitude
• Able to climb ladders
• Able to work in a lift (no fear of heights)
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must provide basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, strippers, lineman pliers, tape measure)
• Basic troubleshooting skills (ground fault, batteries, phone line, open circuit, short circuit)
• Able to work alone or with others
• Able to read & follow blueprints/drawings
• Able to decipher the resistor color code
• Mechanical aptitude (ability to read and understand a schematic)
• Basic programming skills (small system set up)
• Able to read, use and understand a multi-meter
• Able to use a telephone butt-set
• Able to use a tone generator
• Device replacement skills (reprogramming a new device)
• Able to disable most fire alarm panel NAC circuits
• Factory Trained on any Fire Alarm system
• NICET I or II in Fire Alarm a plus but not required

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be physically fit to do the work of the trade
• Must have other than dishonorable discharge from the military (if applicable)
• Must pass an appropriate drug test
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• The ability to drive to job sites / work locations may be a requirement of this position
• A motor vehicle record (MVR) check will be conducted as part of the hiring process