Alarm Construction Technician - TRAVEL REQUIRED $2500 Sign-On

Allied Fire Protection•Austin, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the installation, service, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems in various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The technician will be responsible for leading project teams, ensuring projects are completed within budget and on schedule, and maintaining accurate project documentation. This position requires extensive travel, often out of state, for data center and other projects. The technician will also be responsible for training junior personnel, managing vehicle inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Must have knowledge of fire alarm systems.
Understand fire alarm installation requirements.
Ability to properly read fire alarm blueprints, submittals and operation/product manuals.
Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent
State of Texas Fire Alarm License Required.
Knowledgeable with NFPA, NEC and local applicable codes and all necessary codes
Experience with powered hand tools, hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices
Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
Demonstrate positive teamwork and ability to be a team leader and mentor
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook
Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction
Ability to travel outside of city and state- Driver's License and background check required
Ability to take direction from upper management
Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Must be able to travel frequently within the U.S. (up to 80%), often for several weeks at a time, based on project and client needs
Valid driver's license and ability to fly are required

Nice To Haves

Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred
NICET Level II Fire Alarm and/or NICET Level II Special Hazards Preferred
Understanding of NFPA codes and standards

Responsibilities

Installation of fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Installation, service, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems along with all its related equipment
Oversee, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire alarm manager
Ensure project results are achieved within financial and productivity budgets
Accurately complete, execute and process paperwork/electronic or paperless required by the office and corporate management systems
Conduct/coordinate necessary testing of the system
Ensure required certifications are complete
Instruct and train Helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process of service, repair and/or system installation
Coordinate the daily work schedules and direct the daily tasks/productivity of assigned employees
Maintain inventory on vehicle
Perform all other duties assigned