Data Center Alarm Technician
About The Position
The Data Center Alarm Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and service of fire alarm and life safety systems supporting large-scale data center projects. This role will work directly on critical infrastructure where system reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and code requirements are essential. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with fire alarm systems, the ability to read and interpret plans and wiring diagrams, and hands-on experience with installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting. Candidates should be comfortable working in active construction environments and traveling to multiple jobsite locations as project needs change.
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!
- Minimum of 5 years of experience installing Alarm systems
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred
- NICET Level II Fire Alarm and/or NICET Level II Special Hazards Preferred
- Data Center experience highly preferred
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
- Be a leader: 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
Benefits
- Per diem and lodging provided in accordance with company policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
