Fire Alarm & Security Technician

Summit Companies•Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The Fire Alarm & Security Technician installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs fire alarm and security systems, along with other fire and life-safety products, with minimal supervision. The technician uses appropriate tools and test equipment to repair or replace system components, follows safety procedures, documents work, and communicates professionally with customers, coworkers, and monitoring companies. The role includes local travel, on-call duties as required by location, keeping a company vehicle clean and maintained, and periodically attending training to stay current on technology, codes, and standards. The technician may also train service technician trainees and perform other assigned duties. The position requires frequent outdoor work and exposure to varied temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Occasional work takes place indoors in an office setting, alone or with others. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn in accordance with company safety policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in the Fire Life Safety industry, specifically in 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, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Ability to travel locally 90% of the time.

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 software.
Knowledge of different manufacturers' clean-agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
Programming and software knowledge for a variety of fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems and other fire and life-safety products.
Use tools and test equipment, including multimeters, meggers, laptops, and lifts, to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
Troubleshoot fire alarm systems to identify faults, including ground faults.
Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components, such as fire alarm control panels, 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 required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, required materials, and time on the job; complete work-order documentation.
Follow the company safety program, safety data sheet documentation, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of project safety documentation.
Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained according to company policies.
Participate in on-call coverage as required by location to respond to emergency service requests.
Attend seminars or similar training periodically to stay current on technology, codes, and standards.
Train service technician trainees on applicable aspects of fire protection.
Perform other duties as assigned.