Fire Alarm Technician

4 days ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Fire & Life Safety America Full time
Job Summary

The Fire Alarm & Security Technician position at Fire & Life Safety America is a critical role that requires the installation, troubleshooting, service, and repair of fire alarm and security systems, as well as other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Knowledge of different manufacturers' clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
  • Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment, such as multi-meters, meggers, laptops, and lifts, to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
  • Programming and software knowledge with various fire alarm systems used when removing or replacing components.
  • Troubleshooting to determine faults or faults, including ground faults, with fire alarm systems.
  • Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components, such as FACP, power supplies, 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, as well as offsite monitoring companies, in a professional manner.
  • Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in a 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 company-provided vehicles are 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 the latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
  • Train service technician trainees on 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.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • NICET or state-specific certification, preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements
  • 2 years of 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
  • 2 years of using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
Other Qualifications
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to travel 90% of the time, locally.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneel, lift 50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment:

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone, and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

Benefits

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry-leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

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

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  • We are passionate about life safety.
  • We have integrity (do the right thing).
  • We work in partnership with our customers and community.
  • We constantly strive for operational excellence (do things right).

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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