Fire Protection Alarm Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform service, testing, inspections, troubleshooting and installations on facility fire safety systems with a focus or expertise on fire extinguishers
• Test and inspect facility fire safety systems as part of preventive maintenance program
• Aid in testing, maintaining, and performing light repairs on the fire protection system
• Learn the fire protection control system to provide service calls as needed
• Complete all work orders and reports thoroughly and on time
• Interact with customers in a professional manner; follow-up communication with customer is critical
• Perform/participate in “after-hours” emergency call rotation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, vocational or industry trade school is a plus
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification Level II
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 92, NFPA 25, NFPA 20, NFPA 72, and NFPA 291
• Backflow certification preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75lbs on a regular basis
• Basic mechanical skills are required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program

Pay

Compensation Range: $25 to 46/HR

Schedule

N/A