Fire Alarm Technician
About The Position
We are seeking skilled Fire Alarm Service Technicians and Inspectors to inspect, test, service, troubleshoot, and repair fire alarm systems. Inspectors perform inspections, testing, and some repairs. Service technicians respond to scheduled and emergency service requests and conduct in-depth troubleshooting, repair, and equipment replacement. They may program fire alarm systems or bring programming experience with other low-voltage systems, including nurse call, access control, security, or CCTV. The role involves resolving problems through research, communicating with contractors, building owners, customers, and management, interpreting technical documents and system programs, and completing required company paperwork. A Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL) is required.
Requirements
- Industry-related Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL).
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Must meet background and driving-record requirements.
- Proficiency in the use and application of industry-related equipment, including MS Office.
- Excellent communication skills, including tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers.
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 60 feet, and work in ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, and other unusual or difficult positions.
- Ability to perform physical labor, carry and move equipment and tools, and lift up to 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Programming experience with low-voltage systems, including fire alarm, nurse call, access control, security, or CCTV.
- Experience with Edwards/EST, Kidde, Notifier, FireLite, Bosch, Silent Knight, DSC, Telguard, or Gamewell/FCI systems.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, and perform some repairs on fire alarm systems.
- Respond to scheduled and emergency service requests.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace fire alarm system equipment.
- Program fire alarm systems or apply programming experience with low-voltage systems.
- Resolve problems by researching multiple alternatives.
- Communicate and interact effectively with contractors and building owners.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software and system programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
- Assist customers on site with questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Communicate project status to management.
- Complete required company paperwork.
Benefits
- Unlimited growth and advancement opportunities.
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
- Eight paid holidays and 10 PTO days, with PTO increasing over time.
- Reduced-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D, Critical Illness and Accident Coverage.
- Weekly paychecks every Friday.
- Employee appreciation lunches, holiday celebrations, department activities, and outings.
- Employee Assistance Program with access to more than 10,000 providers for in-person or telehealth counseling.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
