Fire Alarm & Security Technician

Summit Fire & Security•College Station, TX

9d•$25 - $35

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 knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards, programming and software across various fire alarm systems, and familiarity with clean-agent and high-pressure suppression systems. Technicians use tools and test equipment to diagnose and repair or replace system components, communicate professionally with customers and monitoring companies, document work, and follow company safety procedures. Depending on location, technicians may be placed on call for emergency service requests. The position requires local travel 90% of the time and periodically attending training to keep current with technology, codes, and standards. Technicians may also train service technician trainees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two 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, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
Ability to travel locally 90% of the time.
Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including frequent bending, using step stools, ladders and stairs, kneeling, lifting under 50 pounds, reaching, and extended standing and walking; occasional lifting over 50 pounds and working at heights are also required.
Ability to see color and at close and far distances, use peripheral and depth vision, and adjust focus.
Consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems and other fire and life safety products.
Apply knowledge of different manufacturers’ clean-agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
Use tools and test equipment, including multimeters, meggers, laptops, and lifts, to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
Apply working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards and use relevant programming and software when removing or replacing components.
Troubleshoot fire alarm systems to determine faults, including ground faults.
Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components, including FACPs, power supplies, and alarm-initiating devices.
Follow safe procedures for handling, removing, and replacing explosive actuators such as 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, required materials, and time on the job; complete work-order documentation.
Follow the company safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of relevant safety documentation on each project.
Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained according to company policies.
Handle emergency service requests while on call when required by location.
Attend seminars or other education and training sessions periodically to stay current with technology, codes, and standards.
Train service technician trainees in applicable aspects of fire protection.
Perform other duties as assigned.