Fire Alarm & Security Technician

Description

• 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.
• Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators.
• Complete documentation on work orders.
• 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.
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.
• 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.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 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.
• NICET or state specific certification, preferred.
• Knowledge of different manufactures clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
• Programing and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems that is used when removing or replacing components.
• 2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
• 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• 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.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• 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 of professional computer skills, preferred.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance