Fire Alarm Installation Technician

S. A. Comunale Co.•Barberton, OH

About The Position

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type. S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Alarm Installation Technician. The primary function of this role is to install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and program various types of alarm systems. The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of the Alarm & Detection department while maintaining profits, satisfying customers’ requirements, and staying compliant with required regulations and guidelines. This position works closely with various Project Managers and the Operations Manager. This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards customer development and support, quality work performance, and an understanding of various types of alarm systems. It will require travel to customer sites and may require occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
2+ years’ experience in the Fire Alarm or Security industry is required.
Strong technical skills and the ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes is required.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
Familiarity with computers and business applications (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
Ohio Fire Alarm License is required.
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding is required.
Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) applications required.
Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
Excellent organizational skills are required.
Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
NICET I fire alarm certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Occasionally must train Alarm Technician Trainees.
Ability to work on low voltage systems.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and program Fire Alarm, Access Control, Nurse Call Intrusion, Sound, CCTV, and IP Video Systems.
Accurately complete all required paperwork, such as Work Tickets and Inspection and/or Deficiency Reports, for all service calls and inspections.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Provide detailed oral and written feedback to management concerning customer issues.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with team members and customers.
Participate in department on-call rotation and work flexible hours as required.