Fire Alarm Technician

Meisner Electric•Boca Raton, FL

46d

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Technician installs and services fire alarm systems, network data cabling, engineered life safety systems, and other low-voltage systems, including nurse security, nurse call, access control, and CCTV. The technician may assist the Project Foreman with electrical projects as needed. The role has no supervisory responsibility. The work is generally performed on job sites that are usually noisy and may contain debris, materials, holes, trenches, and other potential safety hazards. Employees must remain alert to these hazards. The position requires manual dexterity; climbing and maintaining balance on ladders and scaffolds at substantial heights; overhead work; bending, crouching, and crawling for extended periods; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; and the ability to hear alarm signals and directions, see clearly with or without corrective lenses, and distinguish colors. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience installing and troubleshooting commercial and industrial fire alarm systems.
Knowledge of fire safety codes and regulations.
1–3 years of field experience in the commercial electrical industry.
Ability to use testing equipment, such as multimeters, to troubleshoot problems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 card.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and program fire alarm and other low-voltage systems.
Perform tests and inspections of fire alarm systems, including testing single-station smoke detectors.
Troubleshoot systems.
Make connections.
Program panels.
Run wire and bend pipe.
Prepare service reports and job status updates.
Comply with OSHA safety standards.
Assist the Project Foreman with electrical projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.