Senior Technician, Fire Alarm
About the role
The Senior Fire Alarm Technician at PPC Partners is responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems for commercial and industrial projects. This role involves reading blueprints, ensuring compliance with safety and code standards, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting high-quality, on-time installations.
Responsibilities
- Inspect work areas and complete Job Hazard Analysis prior to starting work to ensure a safe jobsite and compliance with company safety standards
- Review and plan daily tasks, scheduling, equipment, tools, and material needs to maintain project efficiency and quality
- Analyze blueprints and prepare for upcoming tasks by anticipating equipment, procedures, and training needs
- Complete post-installation documentation, timesheets, materials reconciliation, and daily logs
- Run new fire alarm cabling and conduit (if needed) in new or existing buildings
- Terminate and install fire alarm devices
- Install and Terminate Fire Alarm Control Panels, Power Supplies, etc.
- Fire Alarm System Programming
- Troubleshoot technical issues and hardware components at various locations to ensure system functionality and performance
- Operate necessary vehicles, tools, and equipment as required by job specification
Qualifications and Requirements
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- 5 years’ experience in fire alarm system installation and troubleshooting
- NICET II Certification is preferred
- Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Self-starter with willingness to take on difficult jobs
- Solid attention to detail with good follow-through
- Ability to read and understand floor plans
- Ability to work in team environment with demonstrated positive attitude
Physical Requirements
- Perform work while standing, climbing ladders, crawling, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs., both indoors and outdoors
- Work in environments involving moving machinery, temperature fluctuations, dust, fumes, and confined spaces
Benefits
At PPC Partners, we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. Our core values guide our behaviors: A Servant’s Heart – Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom – Insightful, Integrity – Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage – Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility – Modest and Respectful, Passion – Unfailing Dedication.
Pay
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Schedule
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Equal Opportunity Employer
MetroPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.