Fire Alarm Technician

Summit Companies•Mount Vernon, WA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Fire Alarm & Security Technician position is to install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems, and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision. This role requires knowledge of different manufacturers' clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems, appropriate use of tools and test equipment, and comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards. The technician will also be responsible for programming and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems, troubleshooting faults including ground faults, and repairing or replacing fire alarm components. Safely handling explosive actuators, communicating professionally with internal and external customers, and maintaining punctuality are also key aspects of the role. The technician will use Field Service Lightning to track work orders and complete documentation, understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, and participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Ensuring company vehicle cleanliness and maintenance, participating in on-call status for emergency service requests, and periodically attending training sessions to stay updated on technology, codes, and standards are also required. Additionally, the technician may be responsible for training service technician trainees.

Requirements

WA EL06 Electrician's License & NICET 2 Fire Alarm Certification
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
NICET or state specific certification
2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, required.
Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements.
Must be able to travel 90% of the time, locally.
Frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
Will occasionally be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
Regularly required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.
Must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

Nice To Haves

2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
Customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems, and other fire and life safety products.
Utilize tools and test equipment such as multi-meter, megger, laptop to program, and lifts to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
Program and utilize software for a variety of fire alarm systems when removing or replacing components.
Troubleshoot to determine faults, including ground faults, with fire alarm systems.
Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc.
Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators.
Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
Be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, and time on job.
Complete documentation on work orders.
Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.
Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
Be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests.
Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
Train service technician trainees on all applicable aspects of fire protection.