Fire Alarm Technician 1- Atlanta, GA

M.C. Dean, Inc • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. The Fire Alarm Technician 1 provides high quality customer support through on-site service, complex troubleshooting, programming, installation, and maintenance services of various FA Systems under little to no supervision.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant experience or 2 years technology degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma (required).
• Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I or pass NICET I exam within 90 days of employment.
• Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.
• Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.
• Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.
• High level of customer service.
• Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.
• Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspection of fire alarm systems per NFPA and local code standards, noting existing and potential deficiencies.
• Functionally-test Initiating Devices, Notification Appliances, and all other peripherals and system components.
• Communicate system performance and deficiencies to customers and to account managers for accurate and efficient quoting of recommended repairs.
• Prepare accurate and timely inspection and service reports.
• Perform under supervision mid-size FA system upgrades and installation based on provided drawings and submittals.
• Perform under supervision pre-testing and final inspections for assigned projects.
• Determine materials needed for repairs and order them.
• Develop and maintain relationships with building owners, building managers, and other customer representatives.
• Perform all duties required to successfully complete projects within estimate and according to specifications.
• Respond to service requests, diagnose system malfunctions of fire alarms and adjust, repair or replace equipment as needed to bring into compliance.
• Perform under supervision installation of low voltage systems.
• Perform under supervision PITCO activities.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Maintain truck inventory.
• Be on rotation to respond to afterhours service calls as scheduled by supervisor.
• Pursue and maintain industry certifications, as well as grow technical and customer service skills with active support from M.C. Dean.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees