Fire Systems Technician

Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.•Plantation, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Systems Technician II tests, inspects, maintains, and programs fire alarm systems, ensuring fire alarm and fire suppression systems meet standards established by state and local Fire Marshals. The role performs skilled installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on electronic fire alarms and related building systems at customer sites. It includes system testing and calibration, site surveys, documenting work, advising customers about performance and deficiencies, and coordinating programming and code requirements with local Fire Marshals. The technician provides customer service, keeps current on products and preventive maintenance practices, supports and trains lower-level field technicians and inspectors, and completes administrative tasks. The position directly supervises employees and has responsibilities for training, work direction, performance reviews, discipline, and resolving complaints and problems. Work takes place at construction sites, outdoors, and indoors, and requires travel to job sites or offices throughout Florida. The schedule may include on-call assignments, overtime, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

At least six years of experience installing and maintaining fire safety products.
Siemens programming experience.
FASA/BASA certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Valid Florida driver's license in good standing that meets company driving requirements.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available on call.
High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and program fire alarm systems, replace parts as needed, and complete required documentation.
Ability to use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, digital analyzers, programmers, and commissioning devices.
Skill with low-voltage wiring and associated devices.
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations for estimating labor, materials, and project or work-order costs.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English at a 12th-grade level.
Ability to handle job pressures in a changing environment; strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills; self-motivation; attention to detail; a positive and professional demeanor; strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; and ability to manage confidential information.
Ability to safely perform the essential job functions and meet productivity standards, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and wear company-approved personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform active physical duties for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing; frequent lifting and moving of items over 50 pounds; and use of manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
Required vision includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
NICET Level 2 Certification.
NFPA Certification.
SAFETY Act Certification.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, diagnose, service, and repair electronic fire alarm systems and related building system products at customer sites.
Test, calibrate, and verify fire alarm systems and peripheral devices according to contract requirements and preventive maintenance schedules.
Conduct complete site surveys and visual inspections of system devices.
Communicate system performance and deficiencies to customers and support accurate quoting of recommended repairs.
Complete projects within estimates and according to specifications.
Advise on systems programming and configuration, and coordinate code requirements with local Fire Marshals.
Document all work, readings, and offsets.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software and systems, programs, schematics, and product manuals.
Communicate with district staff and customers to support customer satisfaction.
Keep current on product and preventive maintenance developments.
Perform duties outside normal working hours and participate in on-call assignments and schedules.
Mentor and provide on-the-job training to lower-level Field Service Technicians and Inspectors as assigned.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
Complete administrative duties, including reports, schedules, and safety incident documents.
Maintain the company vehicle and tools according to company policy.
Supervise employees, including training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Travel to job sites or offices throughout Florida and work overtime, nights, or weekends when requested.