Licensed Fire Alarm Technician up to 10K Bonus

Summit Companies•Farmington, NM

About The Position

The Fire Alarm & Security Technician installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs fire alarm and security systems and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision. The role requires professional communication with customers and monitoring companies, timely completion of scheduled work, accurate work-order documentation, and adherence to company safety policies. Technicians may be assigned on-call duties, travel locally, attend training, and train service technician trainees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in the fire life safety industry, specifically fire alarm.
NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to comply with the company's Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
Ability to travel locally 90% of the time.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties and consistently wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

NICET or state-specific certification.
At least 2 years of professional computer skills.
At least 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems and other fire and life safety products.
Use appropriate tools and test equipment to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
Troubleshoot fire alarm system faults, including ground faults, and repair or replace damaged components such as FACPs, power supplies, and alarm-initiating devices.
Safely follow procedures for handling, removing, and replacing explosive actuators, including squibs and gas cartridge actuators.
Communicate professionally with internal and external customers and offsite monitoring companies.
Arrive punctually at work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials, and time spent on jobs, and complete work-order documentation.
Follow the company Safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know where required safety documentation is located.
Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained according to company policies.
Handle on-call emergency service requests as required by location.
Attend seminars or other education and training sessions to stay current on technology, codes, and standards.
Train service technician trainees in applicable aspects of fire protection.
Perform other duties as assigned.