Alarm Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 5 years of fire alarm system service and inspection work experience.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of fire alarm systems.
• Basic knowledge of multimeters, tone generators, and battery testers.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Understanding of computer operating systems, including Microsoft Office products.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, climbing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, stooping, using hands and arms, and communicating verbally and by hearing.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and potentially work at heights over 1.8 meters (6 feet).
• U.S. work authorization; future sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years of fire system service and inspection work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the operational characteristics of fire alarm systems.
• Advanced mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, NFPA 25, and IBC.
• Understanding of NFPA and other related fire and life safety codes.
• NICET Fire I and/or NICET Fire II certifications.
• Edwards and/or Notifier certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire alarm service and inspections in accordance with NFPA 72 and NFPA 70 requirements.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm systems and communicate findings to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Monitor assigned tasks and ensure their progress and completion.
• Mentor, guide, and support junior-level staff as needed to complete projects by deadlines.
• Use a multimeter, tone generator, and battery tester.
• Complete timesheets, service work orders, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Provide service support for existing installations to help ensure systems continue to meet existing building codes.
• Service common fire alarm panels and systems, including Honeywell, Notifier, Fire-Lite, XLS, EST3, EST4, Silent Knight, Bosch, and Simplex.
• Resolve SLC loop and NAC circuit issues.
• Apply basic knowledge of special hazards systems, including FM-200, Novec, and Fike.
• Assist the sales team during the estimating phase, including potential product or system demonstrations.
• Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from the ground when necessary.
• Obtain required NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I and Level II certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life, AD&D, and LTD coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance