Fire Alarm Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Burlington, WA

1d • $35 - $45

About The Position

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the inspection of life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Technicians are responsible for general assigned inspection, testing, and service activities such as testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs on the fire alarm/life safety systems and related components.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of Fire Alarm industry experience is required.
• NICET 2 certification in Fire Alarm Technology or CFAT2 required.
• Certifications maintained while employed.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills.

Nice To Haves

• EL06 License preferred.
• Should have experience leading groups of individuals on projects.

Responsibilities

• Must be punctual.
• Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.
• Testing of all building fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the fire alarm system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.
• Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Fire Alarm Inspection Report.
• Inspect equipment according to national electrical, fire alarm and life safety codes and installation standards
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
• Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
• Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle.
• Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi- meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters and communication equipment.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
• Should have experience leading groups of individuals on projects.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
• Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees