Fire Alarm Technician

Summit Companies • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Fire Alarm Technician installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs fire alarm systems and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision. The role includes diagnosing system faults, repairing or replacing components, working with suppression systems, applying programming skills across multiple platforms, communicating with customers and monitoring companies, and completing service documentation. The technician follows company safety programs and project safety requirements, maintains a company-provided vehicle, participates in on-call service rotation, attends training, and trains service technician trainees as applicable. The position may require occasional travel up to 20%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in the Fire Life Safety industry, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Must comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to meet the physical and work-environment requirements of the role, including lifting over 50 pounds, climbing, working at heights, and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• NICET or state-specific certification preferred.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification strongly preferred.
• Two years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar preferred.
• Two years of professional computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot fire alarm systems to determine faults, including ground faults.
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components, such as FACPs, power supplies, and alarm-initiating devices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various manufacturers’ clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
• Use tools and test equipment, including multimeters, meggers, programming laptops, and lifts, to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression components.
• Maintain working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Apply programming and software skills across multiple fire alarm platforms when removing or replacing components.
• Follow safe procedures for handling, removing, and replacing explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers and offsite monitoring companies.
• Arrive punctually at assigned work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials, and time on the job.
• Complete required work-order documentation.
• Follow SFP’s Safety Program, SDS Book, and Hazard Communication Program.
• Participate in weekly toolbox talks and remain aware of project safety documentation.
• Maintain the company-provided vehicle in clean and compliant condition.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as required to support emergency service requests.
• Attend periodic seminars and training sessions to stay current with technology, codes, and standards.
• Train service technician trainees in applicable fire protection tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED