Fire Alarm & Security Technician

Description

• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc.
• Complete documentation on work orders.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators.
• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Troubleshoot to determine fault or faults to include ground faults with fire alarm systems.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Train service technician trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.

Requirements

• 2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment such as multi-meter, megger, laptop to program, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time, locally.
• Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner.
• 2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Programing and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems that is used when removing or replacing components.
• NICET or state specific certification, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
• Knowledge of different manufactures clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.

Benefits

• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Insurance
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance