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.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification.
• 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, which may include customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to travel locally 90% of the time.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and work-environment demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• NICET or state-specific certification.
• 2 years of professional computer skills.
• 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar.
• Knowledge of different manufacturers’ clean-agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
• Programming and software knowledge across a variety of fire alarm systems.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems and other fire and life-safety products.
• Use appropriate tools and test equipment, including multimeters, meggers, laptops, and lifts, to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm systems to determine faults, including ground faults.
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as fire alarm control panels, power supplies, and alarm-initiating devices.
• Safely follow procedures to handle, remove, and replace 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, required materials, and time on the job.
• Complete work-order documentation.
• Follow the company Safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; participate in weekly Toolbox talks and know the location of safety documentation on each project.
• Keep the company-provided vehicle clean and maintained according to company policies.
• Provide on-call emergency service when required by location.
• Attend seminars or other education and training sessions periodically to keep up with technology, codes, and standards.
• Train service technician trainees in applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.