Fire Systems Technician

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire System Technician II tests, inspects, maintains, repairs, and programs fire alarm systems and related fire suppression and building systems. The technician ensures systems meet state and local Fire Marshal standards and perform according to contract requirements and preventive maintenance schedules. The position includes conducting site surveys and visual inspections, diagnosing system issues, communicating deficiencies and recommended repairs to customers, and completing project work and documentation to specifications. The technician serves as a technical advisor on programming and configuration, coordinates code requirements with local fire marshals, reads and interprets technical plans and manuals, and keeps current with product and preventive maintenance developments. The role includes customer service, administrative reporting, maintaining company vehicles and tools, and availability for on-call work and duties outside normal hours. The technician also mentors and trains lower-level field service technicians and inspectors and directly supervises employees, including assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns. Work takes place at construction sites, customer sites, offices, and outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions. The position requires travel to sites or offices throughout Florida and may involve overtime, nights, weekends, and on-call assignments. Physical duties include frequent movement, climbing, working at heights, wearing required PPE, and frequently lifting items over 50 pounds.

Requirements

Six or more years of experience installing and maintaining fire safety products.
Siemens programming experience.
FASA/BASA certification, or ability to become certified upon hire.
Valid Florida driver's license in good standing and ability to meet 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, program, and replace parts on fire alarm systems 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 perform essential duties safely and meet productivity standards, maintain punctual attendance, and wear company-approved personal protective equipment.
Ability to frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds and perform active physical duties for extended periods.
Ability to travel to job sites or offices throughout Florida.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Diagnose, install, service, maintain, and repair electronic fire alarm systems and related building system products at customer sites.
Test, calibrate, and verify system and peripheral-device performance 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 to support accurate and efficient repair quotes.
Complete project work within estimates and according to specifications.
Advise on systems programming and configuration and coordinate code requirements with local fire marshals.
Document work performed, including readings and offsets.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software and system programs, schematics, and product manuals.
Communicate with district staff and customers to support customer satisfaction.
Stay current with product developments and preventive maintenance techniques.
Participate in on-call assignments and perform duties outside normal working hours as needed.
Mentor and provide on-the-job training to lower-level Field Service Technicians and Inspectors.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
Complete administrative work, including reports, schedules, and safety incident documents.
Maintain the company vehicle and tools according to company policy.
Directly supervise employees, including training, planning and assigning 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.