Fire Technician-Reading

Berkshire Systems Group, Inc•Reading, PA

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About The Position

As a 2022, 2023 & 2024 Best Places to Work in PA business with a 40+ year reputation as one of the most trusted systems integration companies in the industry, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. continually expands our expertise in state-of-the-art fire safety, security, and communications solutions for Commercial, Industrial, and Government entities. The Fire Technician I position reports to the Fire Alarm supervisor, as well as the Operations Manager. The Fire Technician I commissions, maintains, repairs and provides customer support for Fire Alarm Systems including, but not limited to: Siemens, Silent Knight, VESDA, Simplex, and Notifier. The Fire Technician I will travel to client sites, which can range from public school buildings to small, medium, and enterprise-level businesses, to government entities which require stringent background clearances. Our clients are predominantly located within the state of Pennsylvania, though travel to our Reading, York, and State College offices, as well as occasional overnight travel will be necessary. To support the Fire Technician I's ultimate success in the role, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. provides: Company vehicle (based on position), which includes: AAA membership, Fuel card, and all maintenance costs, parking fees, and tolls covered Laptop computer Tablet Cell Phone All necessary tools and equipment This role requires a growth mindset and a love of learning to stay current with the fast-moving technological changes within the industry. Who You Are: A highly motivated team player with a passion for Life Safety and Fire Alarm Systems who would like to contribute to the growth of the Fire Life Safety Division at BSGI. You are someone who wants to provide world class service to our customers through continued education and growth in the Fire Alarm industry. The position entails: Performing on-site service, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems including, but not limited to: Siemens, Silent Knight, VESDA, Simplex, Notifier, etc. Testing fire system operations to satisfy code requirements Completing thorough and timely documentation of all activities including service reports, expense reports, quality alerts and maintenance reports. Reading and interpreting engineered site drawings, manufacturer operating manuals/documentation, and matrices of operation On-Call rotation Anything necessary to contribute to the success of the Fire Life Safety Division Where You’ll Be Located: Ideally, you're located in Central, Eastern, or Southern Pennsylvania within reasonable distance to one of our three offices (Reading, York, and State College). Daily commute to one of our offices is not necessary. Daily travel to customer sites primarily throughout the state of Pennsylvania, including occasional overnights, is necessary. You must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and minimal traffic violations to drive a company vehicle.

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge with an electronics background and a solid skillset/foundation with Fire Alarm systems
Ability to commission and modify basic fire alarms systems, including: addition or deletion of panel hardware, circuit boards, detectors, stations, modules, notification appliances, etc.
Demonstrated ability to use multimeter, lineman's telephone test set, and basic electronic theory
Solid customer service and communication skills
Impeccable organizational and multi-tasking skills in a professional setting
At least one (1) year of experience with Fire Alarm system installations
Associate's degree in Electronics or related field a
Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and minimal traffic violations to drive a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as NICET and formalized manufacturer training a plus

Responsibilities

Performing on-site service, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems including, but not limited to: Siemens, Silent Knight, VESDA, Simplex, Notifier, etc.
Testing fire system operations to satisfy code requirements
Completing thorough and timely documentation of all activities including service reports, expense reports, quality alerts and maintenance reports.
Reading and interpreting engineered site drawings, manufacturer operating manuals/documentation, and matrices of operation
On-Call rotation
Anything necessary to contribute to the success of the Fire Life Safety Division

Benefits

Competitive starting wages
Paid Time Off in the first year (Amount will be prorated during the first year, dependent upon on start date)
Holiday pay starting on day one
Group Medical Insurance with two plan options
Dental Insurance with two plan options
Vision Insurance
Retirement plan with company match
Wellness Program
Paid Community Service Opportunities (Meals on Wheels, Blood Drives, Food Banks)
Company-paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance