Alarm Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to comply with the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, lifting over 50 pounds, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods; occasional work at heights and other listed physical activities.
• Ability to consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• NICET or state-specific certification.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification.
• Two years of experience using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar.
• Two years of professional computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems and other fire and life safety products.
• Diagnose fire alarm system faults, including ground faults.
• Repair or replace fire alarm components, including FACPs, power supplies, and alarm-initiating devices.
• Use appropriate tools and test equipment to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
• Program fire alarm systems and use applicable software when removing or replacing components.
• Safely follow procedures for handling, removing, and replacing explosive actuators, including squibs and gas cartridge actuators.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers and offsite monitoring companies.
• Arrive punctually at required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials, and time on the job.
• Complete work-order documentation.
• Follow the company’s safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of related safety documentation on each project.
• Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained according to company policies.
• Handle emergency service requests when assigned to on-call status.
• Attend seminars or other education and training sessions to stay current on technology, codes, and standards.
• Train service technician trainees on applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.