Fire Alarm Technician
About The Position
Impact Fire Services is hiring a Fire Alarm Technician to work throughout West Montana and report to the Billings, Montana office. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the technician performs installation, service, inspection, testing, repair, and programming work on fire alarm systems and devices, and may work on other fire protection systems. The role includes working with the company to obtain local city listing agents and maintaining a clean, organized company vehicle and a safe environment for oneself, coworkers, and customers. The schedule is four 10-hour workdays per week, and travel is required. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 and relocation assistance. Applicants must complete a drug test and pre-employment background screening; motor vehicle record checks are required for driving positions.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
- Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment, such as a multimeter, programming laptop, and lifts.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
- Ability to travel.
- Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening; MVR checks are required for driving positions.
Nice To Haves
- Fire alarm installation experience.
- Electrical background.
- Programming experience with Edwards systems.
- Experience bending and installing conduit.
- NICET II certification.
- State of Montana Fire Alarm License.
- Experience with other low-voltage systems, such as intercom, CCTV, access control, intrusion security, and data/fiber.
Responsibilities
- Install, service, inspect, test, repair, and program fire alarm systems and devices.
- Learn applicable fire protection codes and obtain applicable state licensing.
- Follow company safety procedures, including policies for driving, personal protective equipment, and lockout/tag-out.
- Troubleshoot fire alarm systems to identify faults, including ground faults.
- Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components, including fire alarm control panels, power supplies, and alarm-initiating devices.
- Communicate professionally with internal and external customers and offsite monitoring companies.
- Arrive punctually at required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
- Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained in accordance with company policies.
- Attend seminars or similar training periodically to stay current with technology, codes, and standards.
- Work with the company to obtain local city listing agents.
- Maintain a safe work environment for oneself, coworkers, and customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly every Friday.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Immediately vested 401(k) company match.
- Shared Ownership Program monetary bonus for full-time employees, aligned with the company's long-term success.
- Guidance and support from managers.
- Collaborative culture and environment.
- Training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing.
- Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and inspection positions.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
