Fire Alarm Service Technician

Atlantic Constructors • Suffolk, VA

19d

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a dynamic, motivated, career-minded Fire Alarm Service Technician to join its expanding team. The position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, and testing fire alarm systems. The technician works on complex networked and non-networked systems with limited or no supervision and may assist the Construction Fire Alarm Division with large-scale networked fire alarm and mass notification systems. The role may also involve assisting with training and directing a helper’s daily work, maintaining documentation, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of industry standards for fire alarm system installation.
• Experience with a variety of fire alarm system manufacturers.
• Troubleshooting skills, including researching online and using system manuals to resolve problems.
• Experience with conduit bending and understanding blueprints, wiring schematics, and system installation layouts.
• Exceptional communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff, and subcontractors.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in priorities, work assignments, and interruptions that may affect project plans.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify all colors of color-coded cables and wires.
• Ability to see close and at a distance, perceive depth, use peripheral vision, and adjust focus.
• Ability to perform physical duties that may include working aloft, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use construction equipment, including heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools.

Nice To Haves

• Prior military experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex networked and non-networked fire alarm systems with limited or no supervision.
• Assist the Construction Fire Alarm Division with troubleshooting, inspecting, and testing large-scale networked fire alarm and mass notification systems for extended periods.
• Perform fire alarm, sprinkler, and extinguisher inspections.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine layout requirements.
• Assist in training and directing a helper’s day-to-day work.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for work performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed