Lead Fire Alarm Technician

Professional Fire•Ashland, VA

3d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Fire Protection is seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Technician based out of its Ashland, Virginia office. The role services, inspects, tests, and repairs fire alarm systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis. The technician must be available for scheduled on-call rotation. Experience with special hazards, including FM200, is preferred. NICET certification is a plus but is not required.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with three or fewer points.
At least three years of licensed driving experience.
At least two years of hands-on experience.
Functional knowledge to test and service Simplex, Notifier, and Fire-Lite fire alarm systems.
Ability to work on ladders 6 to 12 feet high and on lifts.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds, work overhead, and work in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
Ability to communicate well with customers and explain work and necessary repairs.
Ability to write detailed service-work reports and stay organized while tracking service tickets and documentation.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience, as noted in the opportunity description.
Experience with special hazards, including FM200.
NICET certification.
Advanced knowledge of diagnostics and system repair.
Experience inspecting and repairing special hazard suppression systems, including FM200 and Halon.

Responsibilities

Test and inspect fire alarm systems in commercial buildings.
Respond to service requests, diagnose fire alarm system malfunctions, and adjust, repair, or replace equipment as needed to bring systems into compliance.
Test and inspect fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA and local code standards.
Prepare accurate and timely inspection and service reports.
Explain work being performed and necessary repairs to customers.
Keep track of service tickets and process the required documents for each service performed.
Be available for on-call rotation when scheduled.

Benefits

401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Company-paid long-term disability.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care.
Aflac.
Vacation and personal time.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Potential quarterly bonuses.
$3,000 sign-on bonus.
Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m., every day of the week.
Paid four-hour minimum at time-and-a-half for emergency service calls.
Paid four-hour minimum at double time for emergency service calls on recognized holidays, in addition to eight hours of holiday pay at the regular rate.