Fire Alarm Technician Apprentice

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC•Rockville, MD

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About The Position

Guardian Fire Protection Services is hiring an apprentice for its Fire Alarm division. This role offers on-the-job training to become a licensed, certified Fire Alarm Technician and an opportunity to learn a growing trade in the fire protection industry. The position is hourly, with pay depending on experience and background and discussed during the interview process. Potential quarterly bonuses are available. Hours worked between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. are paid at time and a half, any day of the week. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background investigation. The workplace is drug-free, and pre-employment drug screening is required.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with three or fewer points.
At least three years of licensed driving experience.
Experience using a variety of hand tools.
Willingness to work varied hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekend shifts when needed.
Ability and willingness to learn and study different alarm systems to pass tests and become certified.
Comfort working on ladders 6 to 12 feet high and on lifts.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work overhead and in unusual or confined spaces, such as attics and crawl spaces.
Ability to communicate well with customers and explain work and necessary repairs.
Strong writing skills and attention to detail in service-work reports.
Strong organizational skills and ability to track service tickets and process required service documentation.
Successful completion of a background investigation.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Learn about different alarm systems and study to pass tests and become certified.
Communicate with customers and explain work performed and necessary repairs.
Write detailed service-work reports.
Keep service tickets organized and process required documentation for each service performed.