Fire Alarm

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Fire Alarm & Security Technician position is to install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems, and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Knowledge of different manufactures clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.

• 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.

• Programing and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems that is used when removing or replacing components.

• Troubleshoot to determine fault or faults to include ground faults with fire alarm systems.

• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc.

• Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators.

• Communicate with internal and external customers and offsite monitoring companies professionally.

• Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner.

• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.

• Complete documentation on work orders

• 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.

• Ensure the company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.

• Alarm Technicians will be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests.

• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.

• Train service technician trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection.

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• NICET or state specific certification, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.

• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, required.

• 2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.

• Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills: