Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Fire Alarm Technician and become a vital part of ensuring safety and compliance across commercial and industrial facilities. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, inspecting, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to meet rigorous fire codes and NFPA standards. Your expertise will help safeguard lives and property while delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge fire alarm technology, proprietary control panels, and integrated sprinkler systems, all while advancing your technical skills in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Install, test, and commission fire alarm systems, including proprietary fire alarm control panels and sensors, ensuring full functionality and compliance with building codes.
- Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems to ensure optimal performance and adherence to NFPA standards.
- Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, CAD drawings, and engineering documents related to fire alarm system design and installation.
- Perform field service activities such as system upgrades, repairs, and modifications on low voltage electrical wiring and components.
- Collaborate with construction teams during new building projects to ensure fire alarm systems are integrated seamlessly with sprinkler systems and other safety features.
- Inspect buildings for code compliance by reviewing schematics, conducting site assessments, and verifying installation standards in accordance with fire codes and regulations.
- Provide excellent customer service by explaining system functions, addressing client concerns, and delivering professional support during system sales or service calls.
Skills
- Bilingual.
- Strong ability to read blueprints, schematics, electrical blueprints, and CAD drawings related to fire alarm systems.
- In-depth knowledge of fire alarm system design, installation procedures, maintenance practices, and NFPA standards.
- Mechanical aptitude combined with experience in fire sprinkler fitting and low voltage electrical work.
- Proficiency in using hand tools for wiring, mounting sensors, panels, and other system components.
- Familiarity with proprietary fire alarm control panels and sensors used in modern fire detection technology.
- Understanding of building code compliance requirements related to fire safety systems including NFPA 72 standards.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for engineering issues involving electrical work or system malfunctions; ability to diagnose problems efficiently.
- Customer service orientation with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients.
- Experience working as a service technician or in fire alarm sales is highly desirable.
Join us in making safety a top priority! Bring your technical expertise, passion for problem-solving, and dedication to excellence as a Fire Alarm Technician—where every day offers new challenges and opportunities to protect communities through innovative fire safety solutions.
Pay: $15.00 - $33.82 per hour
Work Location: In person
