Lead Fire Alarm Technician
About The Position
We're looking for a technician who takes pride in the trade—someone who can troubleshoot a difficult system, run a project, work professionally with customers and AHJs, and help develop the technicians working alongside them. The lead technician will perform and lead commercial fire alarm installation, service, programming, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting throughout the Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and surrounding markets. The lead technician will also work with fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, power supplies, sprinkler interfaces, fire pumps, elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, door release and other life-safety system interfaces.
Requirements
- 5+ years of commercial fire alarm experience
- Strong installation, service and troubleshooting ability
- Fire alarm programming and commissioning experience
- Strong understanding of NFPA 72 and applicable fire alarm codes
- Ability to read construction drawings and wiring diagrams
- Experience working independently and leading other technicians
- Professional customer and AHJ communication skills
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Strong fire alarm fundamentals, troubleshooting ability and the willingness to learn
Nice To Haves
- NICET Level II or higher is strongly preferred
- NICET Level III is a major plus
- Experience with Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, NOTIFIER, Potter, Edwards/EST, Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Simplex or similar commercial platforms is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Run fire alarm projects from startup through acceptance testing
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications and sequence-of-operations documents
- Troubleshoot SLC, NAC, power, communication and ground-fault conditions
- Program and commission fire alarm systems
- Coordinate work with electricians, sprinkler technicians, GCs and other trades
- Conduct acceptance testing with AHJs
- Document field conditions and deficiencies
- Train and mentor developing technicians
- Help establish Victory's field standards and best practices
Benefits
- Overtime opportunities
- Company vehicle
- Company fuel card
- Company phone/tablet
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid manufacturer training
- Paid NICET testing/certification support
- Tool/boot allowance
- Advancement opportunities
- Direct access to Fire Alarm Division leadership
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
