Senior Fire Alarm Systems Technician

This role supports our Nashville, TN branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Nashville, TN area.

About the role

Fire Alarm Technicians play a crucial role in commissioning fire safety systems and ensuring their optimal performance. This includes loading software programs and implementing necessary modifications to guarantee functionality. Our systems encompass a wide range of components, such as fire safety, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals.

You will interface with various trades to ensure the seamless completion of projects that go above and beyond customers' expectations. In addition to your primary responsibilities, you will also act as a mentor, providing on-the-job training to less experienced technicians, fostering a culture of growth and knowledge-sharing within our team. Our Fire Technician’s expertise and guidance will play a vital role in shaping the success of our projects and the continued development of our team members.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Operational Testing, Verification, and Acceptance: Run routine reports to review system operation, conduct final inspections and testing, and support customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). You will assist in customer training on system operations and provide necessary plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings. Identifying code and non-conformance issues and making recommendations for system installation will be crucial
• Conduct Project Site Communication and Coordination: You may support scheduling trade contractors to coordinate start-up services and adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems
• Must be willing and able to differentiate types/colors of wire; use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet; carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate degree in electronics or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in the installation and/or maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems
• Ability to read/understand design and construction documents
• Must obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 3 within 12 months

Pay

The pay range for this position is $57,120 - $97,920 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.