Fire Alarm Technician

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Fire Alarm Technician and play a vital role in safeguarding buildings, occupants, and property through expert installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with construction and engineering teams, and ensure compliance with all fire safety codes and regulations. As a key contributor, you will help create safer environments by ensuring fire alarm systems operate flawlessly and meet industry standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform installation, testing, repair, inspections, troubleshooting and programming as applicable, on fire alarm systems and equipment in compliance with electrical and fire safety codes.
• Ensure systems are functioning correctly and address any issues that arise.
• Ensure that all systems meet local and national fire safety regulations.
• Complete inspection reports and repair work orders via mobile device and submit them on a timely basis.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Pull materials for jobs as required.
• Maintain truck inventory when applicable.
• Communicate with customers review work and answer any service, quality or technical questions.
• Other job specific functions may be required depending on level.
• Serve on the on-call emergency service rotation.

Skills

• Strong ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams accurately.
• Knowledge of system design principles for fire alarm systems including proprietary control panels and sensors.
• Proficiency with CAD software for designing or modifying system layouts.
• Mechanical knowledge related to sprinkler systems, low voltage wiring, electrical work, and fire codes.
• Experience in field service roles involving installation, maintenance, or repair of fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, building code compliance requirements, and local fire regulations.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, voltmeters, and other electrical testing equipment such as multimeters.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical manuals for troubleshooting complex issues efficiently.
• Experience with alarm system sales or providing technical support for fire alarm system upgrades is a plus.

Benefits Offered

• This position offers benefits including Medical Care, Dental Care, and Vision Care.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental Insurance.
• Flexible spending (FSA), medical, dependent care (DCA), and commuter benefits.
• 401k.

Qualifications, Experience and Education- including but not limited to:

• Must have experience in Fire Alarms, preferably minimum 5 years.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Experience working with Fire Alarm systems and equipment is required.
• Experience working on fire protection systems and equipment is required.
• NICET certifications preferred.
• S98/S97 preferred and will be required.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs. Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Must be able to obtain any licenses or certifications as required in the area that you are working.
• Experience working with fire protection and suppression systems is required.
• Perform simple tasks independently.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer, phone and tablet literate.
• Well organized, self-motivated, flexible and a team player.
• Must be able to drive to and from jobs and have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Emergency Service shifts are a requirement for this job. Qualified candidates must be able to respond to NY emergency service calls.

Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise directly contributes to safety excellence! We are committed to fostering a vibrant work environment that values your skills while supporting your professional growth in the fire safety industry.

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person