Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fire Alarm Technician/Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to ensure they meet all safety standards and building code requirements. Your expertise will help safeguard lives and property by ensuring fire alarm systems operate reliably and efficiently. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects, collaborate with other department teams, and deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining compliance with NFPA standards and local fire codes. This position will help us grow in the Springfield Market and will have lots of opportunity for advancement. State Line Fire Protection is a company that values employees and advancement. We offer the highest paying position because we ask a lot from you and we value you.
Responsibilities
- Install, test, inspect, and service fire alarm systems, including proprietary fire alarm control panels.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical blueprints, and construction drawings to accurately execute system design plans.
- Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, CAD software, and engineering troubleshooting techniques to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
- Collaborate with clients during system installation or upgrades to ensure proper integration with sprinkler systems and low voltage electrical work.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, repairs, system modifications, and compliance documentation for each project.
- Ensure all work adheres to safety protocols such as NEC (National Electrical Code) standards and fire sprinkler fitting requirements.
- Travel to different sites daily
Skills
- Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, sensors, proprietary control panels, schematics, and building code compliance.
- NICET I or II preferred
- Experience with Service Trade Preferred.
- Mechanical knowledge related to sprinkler systems, low voltage wiring, electrical work, and fire codes such as NFPA standards.
- Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment for field service tasks.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients and team members.
- Construction experience combined with service technician background is highly desirable for seamless project execution.
Join us in delivering life-saving solutions through expert fire alarm system inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting! This role is vital in ensuring safety compliance across various building types while providing rewarding opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment.
Pay: $35.00 - $41.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a clean driving record?
- Do you have a valid NICET I, II or Higher?
- Are you are to travel 25% of the time? Mostly to STL or KC?
- Are you able to troubleshoot fire alarm systems and components?
- Are you able to set up monitoring of a fire system?
- Are you able to troubleshoot a ground fault? if so, how would you?
Work Location: In person
