Alarm Service Technician

Allied Fire Protection•McAllen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alarm Service Technician is responsible for the installation, service, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems and related equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. This role involves leading and directing tasks to meet project deadlines, budgets, and goals, ensuring compliance with manufacturer requirements and NFPA codes. The technician will also be responsible for training junior personnel, managing 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
Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent
FAL required
Understanding of NFPA codes and standards
Minimum of 5 years of experience
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
Self-motivated, Ambitious, Interactive, Communicative, Detail-oriented and Organized
Knowledgeable with NFPA 72 rules and all necessary codes
Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
Demonstrate positive team work 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

Nice To Haves

Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Installation of fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Installation, service, and trouble-shooting 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 goals
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
Ensure that all equipment; including any specialty valves and fire pumps are installed in strict compliance with manufacture’s requirements
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 service vehicle
Perform all other duties assigned