Fire Alarm Service Technician
About The Position
We are seeking skilled Fire Alarm Service Technicians to inspect, test, service, troubleshoot, repair, and replace fire alarm system equipment. The role responds to scheduled and emergency service requests, performs inspections and testing, and carries out some repair tasks. Technicians may program fire alarm systems or have experience programming other low-voltage systems, including nurse call, access control, security, or CCTV. They research alternatives to resolve problems, communicate with contractors and building owners, assist customers on site, report project status to management, and complete required company paperwork. The position requires reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software and system programs, schematics, and operational product manuals. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, meet background and driving-record requirements, use industry-related equipment and MS Office proficiently, communicate tactfully and professionally, and maintain regular, reliable attendance. At least three years of experience in the fire alarm or low-voltage industry is required. The work may involve climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 60 feet; working in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings; and carrying, moving, and lifting equipment and tools up to 75 pounds. The posted salary range is USD $29.00–$35.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Must meet background and driving-record requirements.
- Proficiency in using and applying industry-related equipment, including MS Office.
- Excellent communication skills, with tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers.
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the fire alarm or low-voltage industry.
- Able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 60 feet, and work in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
- Able to perform physical labor, carry and move equipment and tools, and lift up to 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Edwards/EST, Kidde, Notifier, FireLite, Bosch, Silent Knight, DSC, Telguard, and Gamewell/FCI manufacturers is preferred.
- FASA/BASA.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, and perform some repairs on fire alarm systems.
- Respond to scheduled and emergency service requests and troubleshoot, repair, or replace system equipment.
- Program fire alarm systems or apply programming experience with low-voltage systems.
- Research multiple alternatives to resolve problems.
- Communicate and interact effectively with other contractors and building owners.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software and system programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
- Assist customers on site with questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Communicate project status to management.
- Complete required company paperwork.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
- Eight paid holidays and 10 PTO days, with PTO increasing over time as employees advance.
- Reduced-cost medical insurance.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Short-Term Disability coverage.
- Life Insurance and AD&D.
- Critical Illness and Accident Coverage.
- Weekly paychecks every Friday.
- Employee appreciation lunches, holiday celebrations, department activities, and outings.
- Employee Assistance Program with access to more than 10,000 providers offering face-to-face or telehealth counseling.
- Pet insurance.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
