Lead Fire Alarm Technician

NextGen • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

NextGen Technologies is adding an experienced Fire Alarm Technician to its service crew. The company has provided commercial fire protection and low-voltage services in the Savannah market for more than 20 years. This role involves independently installing, servicing, inspecting, and programming commercial fire alarm systems, responding to service calls, and completing inspections and testing in accordance with NFPA 72.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on commercial fire alarm experience; candidates with at least 3 years may be considered.
• Solid low-voltage fundamentals, including conduit, terminations, and schematics.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

• NICET II certification is preferred but not required; the company will pay for the employee to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, inspect, and program commercial fire alarm systems, including Notifier, Silent Knight, and Fire-Lite systems.
• Run service calls.
• Troubleshoot panels, devices, NACs, and IDCs/SLCs.
• Perform annual inspections and testing to NFPA 72.
• Read prints and pull permits.
• Work clean and document the job.
• Coordinate with the AHJ on acceptance tests.

Benefits

• Company vehicle, with take-home use once cleared to run calls independently.
• Paid continuing education, including NICET, certifications, and exam fees.
• Performance and certification bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Simple IRA with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Boot allowance after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed