Fire Alarm Service Technician
About The Position
The Fire Alarm Service Technician is responsible for fire alarm installations, retrofits, tenant build-outs, testing, servicing, inspection, and repair. This role involves performing on-site emergency troubleshooting, programming, identifying code and non-conformance issues, and preparing accurate and timely service tickets and reports. Key duties include programming and commissioning newly installed fire alarm systems, as well as laying out, assembling, and installing low voltage equipment while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations. The technician will test all features and equipment for optimal functioning, conduct inspections, diagnose problems, and educate customers on system care and maintenance. Additionally, the position requires writing and submitting customer status and completion reports and overseeing and directing helpers and/or installers.
Requirements
- Associate or technical degree and 5+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience including electrical construction including wiring and conduit installation.
- Knowledge of NEC (National Electric Code) and NFPA 72.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience working with laptop and/or iPad.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Notifier.
- NICET I or II preferred.
Responsibilities
- Program and commission newly installed fire alarm systems.
- Layout, assemble and install, low voltage equipment for fire alarm systems, ensuring work complies with relevant codes and regulations.
- Test all features and equipment to ensure optimum functioning.
- Perform inspections and diagnose any problems.
- Read, understand, and follow product manuals and educate customers on care and maintenance of systems.
- Write and submit customer status and completion reports.
- Oversee and direct helpers and/or installers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay w/ Performance Incentives
- Medical (3 plans to choose from)
- Dental (2 plans to choose from)
- Vision
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Financial Grants
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
- Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet
- Company Paid Training and Certifications
- Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Century Fire Protection)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
