Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Technician

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. • San Diego, CA

1d • $27 - $49 • Hybrid

About The Position

Experienced Fire Alarm / Low Voltage Technician to install fire alarm systems in new and existing buildings in all types of construction using conduits, hangers, cabling, alarm devices, and panels. Experienced Fire Alarm / Low Voltage Technicians lay out, assemble, install, and maintain the system and related equipment for various types of fire alarm systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This job requires that you can read, write, and speak English.
• It is required to have the ability to comprehend instructions, write correspondence, and read lists and reports.
• Basic math skills are a necessity.
• The ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in unstandardized situations.
• Standing: Remains in standing position to perform various functions of the job.
• Climbing: ascending and descending ladders and the like.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward or forward by bending the leg and spine.
• Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
• Lifting: Raises or lowers tools and piping.
• Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
• Vision: visual acuity to be thorough and accurate in the work assigned.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
• Talking: Communicating by phone and in person.
• Walking and moving about on foot.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA-10 and/or CPR and First Aid Training must be completed within the first 3 months of employment.
• This job requires the use of Paycom, Outlook, and BuilderTrend.
• Basic knowledge of mobile devices for communication.

Responsibilities

• Install and service alarm panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, and detectors for fire alarm systems.
• Use a digital multi-meter as a tool for troubleshooting ground faults, shorts, and open circuits on fire alarm systems.
• Fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining conduit, junction boxes, terminals, and equipment for fire alarm systems.
• Strip, pull and terminate wire to fire alarm devices using crimps, solder, shrink tubing, tape, wire nuts, and terminal blocks.
• Attach conduits to walls, structures, and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or anchors.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems, using fire alarm testing equipment, load testing, visual and audible observation, or other methods.
• Program single-line circuits, modules, sensors, and input/output devices for fire alarm panels.
• Measure and mark conduits for cutting and bending.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is required for the function of this job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED