Fire Alarm Technician

Progressive Technologies • Sherwood, AR

53d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves installing, programming, and testing fire alarm systems and devices in compliance with NFPA72 requirements. The technician will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair issues on service calls, conduct fire alarm inspections, and document them in an electronic database. The position requires direct customer interaction and effective communication with management and peers. Availability for after-hours emergency service calls is necessary, with compensation provided. Knowledge of other low voltage systems like Data, Access, and Video is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Possess a current Arkansas Fire Alarm Technician License or the ability to obtain one.
• 12 consecutive months of Installation, Service, and Inspection of Fire Alarm, Security, and Monitoring Systems.
• Must possess or willing and able to obtain the basic tools required to perform effectively as a Service / Installation Technician.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to work efficiently under timelines.
• Comfortable working in sensitive environments such as Banks, office buildings, K12 and higher education, Hospitals, Medical Clinics, and Long-Term Care Facilities, and Industrial Facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Functional understanding of how fire alarm systems work to include basic and ancillary functions for the purpose of troubleshooting and testing.
• Knowledge and experience with other low voltage systems such as Data, access, and video.

Responsibilities

• Read prints, install, program, and test fire alarm systems and devices in compliance with NFPA72 requirements.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair alarm, trouble, and supervisory fire alarm issues on service calls.
• Conduct Fire Alarm Inspections and document them in compliance with NFPA72 requirements in an electronic database format.
• Interact with service and inspection customers in a courteous, professional, and confident manner.
• Communicate with management and peers effectively.
• Be available for after-hours emergency service calls with compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed