Fire Alarm Technician (NOC: 22311)
About The Position
Everguard Fire Equipment Inc. (Everguard) is a multi-industry fire and life safety services and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection, and testing services and 24/7/365 support. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions, and service to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our team. We have opening at our Kamloops operation for a Permanent Full-Time, Fire Alarm Technician (NOC: 22311).
Requirements
- Ability to safely execute high quality work on-time
- Professional and customer service focused mindset
- High level of self motivation
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both collaboratively with team members, as well as, independently
- Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving skills
- Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
- Knowledge of relevant fire codes and standards
- Demonstrate mindset towards continuous learning, as well as an ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of their work is a must.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Ability to travel to and work out of remote client sites.
- A minimum of 2+ years’ field experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems across various industries
Nice To Haves
- Completed training in various fire alarm systems (e.g. Siemens, Autocall, Simplex, Edwards and Notifier) would be an asset.
- College/ Trade level education in Electronics or Fire Protection Technology, along with applicable fire service certifications, jurisdictional regulatory permits, and/or valid CFAA and ASTTBC would be preferred.
Responsibilities
- Installing, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, programming, and servicing fire alarm and fire protection systems.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
- Racking up panels, running wiring / cabling, installing devices and conduit.
- Working with Emergency Lighting, and Monitoring Systems.
- Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and non-conformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers and management.
- Trouble shooting - conducting investigations of various fire alarm, fire suppression and sprinkler systems troubles and concerns.
- Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization.
- Supporting take off’s and preparing proposals/quotations as required.
- Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities.
- Ensuring safe work practices are followed safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job.
- Mentoring other team members including apprentices and field service labour.
- Participating in 24/7 on-call/call out emergency service.
Benefits
- Group benefits with regards to medical and dental are available on a cost share with the Company
- Vacation time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
