Technician, Fire Alarm

Skookum•Silverdale, WA

89d•$46 - $46

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a detail-oriented Alarm Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm and communication systems. This role focuses primarily on fire alarm systems while also assisting with related communications and alarm equipment. Working under the guidance of a senior Fire Alarm Technician, you will ensure all systems meet manufacturer specifications, NFPA standards, and safety codes. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Assist in development, implementation, and monitoring quality control and safety programs to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Works on various types of fire alarm systems and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: component installation, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, constructing, maintenance level programming and testing. Applies practical application of technical knowledge of Fire Alarm Panel/Systems principles and determines malfunctions. Ensure the customer receives a quality product/service that is defect free. The equipment -- consisting of either many different kinds of Fire Alarm systems/circuits, or multiple repetition of the same kind of circuit -- includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radio and telephone (b) digital and analog computers, (c) industrial measuring and controlling equipment, (d) integrated alarms, and associated fiber optic material for the above. Assist with performing inspections on completed contract units and documentation to ensure final product meets quality specifications. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e., those that typically cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturers' manuals or similar documents) in working on Fire alarm equipment. Such problems include resolving problems with equipment and/or systems where documentation is lacking or very vague. Assist with reviewing maintenance documents, historical files, and inspection records to note any trends or recurring discrepancies for initiating corrective action plans. Analyzes system failures and other unusual system occurrences to isolate the source of the problem and determine whether the failure is caused by software, hardware, or other factors. Maintain manual and/or computerized central office records, including detail records, traffic analysis records, cable records, line records, subscriber service records, and spare parts inventories. Run cables, key cables, or house wire to all telephone sets, terminal connectors, lugs, pins, or screws, associated with key telephone equipment and/or terminating equipment for non-voice circuits.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma/GED is required.
0-3 years in Fire Alarms/closely related field.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have experience and knowledge of industry safety standards.
Must be able to communicate effective and professionally
A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
Per our government contract, 2.7.2.6, “No employee or representative of the Contractor will be admitted to the site of work unless satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship is furnished.”

Responsibilities

Assist in development, implementation, and monitoring quality control and safety programs to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Works on various types of fire alarm systems and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: component installation, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, constructing, maintenance level programming and testing.
Applies practical application of technical knowledge of Fire Alarm Panel/Systems principles and determines malfunctions.
Ensure the customer receives a quality product/service that is defect free.
Assist with performing inspections on completed contract units and documentation to ensure final product meets quality specifications.
Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e., those that typically cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturers' manuals or similar documents) in working on Fire alarm equipment.
Assist with reviewing maintenance documents, historical files, and inspection records to note any trends or recurring discrepancies for initiating corrective action plans.
Analyzes system failures and other unusual system occurrences to isolate the source of the problem and determine whether the failure is caused by software, hardware, or other factors.
Maintain manual and/or computerized central office records, including detail records, traffic analysis records, cable records, line records, subscriber service records, and spare parts inventories.
Run cables, key cables, or house wire to all telephone sets, terminal connectors, lugs, pins, or screws, associated with key telephone equipment and/or terminating equipment for non-voice circuits.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) retirement plan
Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
$12.50/hour Health and Welfare Benefit
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees