EST4 Fire Technician

divh2EST4 Fire Technician/h2pColumbus Office - Columbus, OH 43123/ph3Overview/h3pPosition Type Full Time Travel Percentage Up to 25%/ph3Description/h3pIntegrated Protection Services (IPS) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled EST4 Fire Alarm Technician to join our Columbus team. This position is responsible for the installation, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspection, service, and repair of Edwards EST4 fire alarm systems and associated life safety systems in accordance with all applicable fire alarm, electrical, and building codes./ppThe ideal candidate will possess strong EST4 programming and field troubleshooting experience, demonstrate professionalism with customers and team members, and serve as a mentor to junior technicians in the field./ppEssential Functions/pulliInstall, program, commission, test, troubleshoot, service, and repair Edwards EST4 fire alarm systems/liliInterpret blueprints, riser diagrams, submittals, specifications, sequence of operations, and manufacturer documentation/liliProgram and configure EST4 systems, devices, and network components using manufacturer software and tools/liliPerform system startups, acceptance testing, inspections, and customer demonstrations/liliTroubleshoot system faults, communication issues, device failures, and network-related issues efficiently and accurately/liliInstall and terminate fire alarm devices, panels, modules, annunciators, and related equipment per project specifications and applicable codes/liliInstall conduit, cabling, and associated infrastructure in accordance with NEC, NFPA, and local jurisdiction requirements/liliCoordinate daily activities with project managers, subcontractors, AHJs, customers, and other trades/liliComplete service documentation, test reports, deficiency reports, and time entry accurately and timely using company software systems/liliTrain, mentor, and support entry-level technicians and apprentices/liliMaintain assigned company vehicle, tools, test equipment, and inventory/liliFollow all IPS safety policies and OSHA requirements/liliParticipate in manufacturer training and continuing education programs/liliWork occasional after-hours, weekends, and out-of-town assignments as needed/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pQualifications/ppRequired/pulliHigh school diploma or GED required/liliMinimum 5 years of fire alarm installation and/or service experience/liliStrong working knowledge of Edwards EST3 and EST4 fire alarm systems/liliCurrent EST4 certification/liliNICET Level II or higher preferred/liliExperience with system programming, commissioning, and advanced troubleshooting/liliStrong understanding of NFPA 72, NEC, and applicable fire alarm codes/liliAbility to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents/liliStrong customer service and communication skills/liliAbility to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment/liliOSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification/liliValid drivers license with acceptable driving record/liliAbility to pass background check and drug screening/liliLift certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and confined space training/li/ulpKey Competencies/pulliStrategic Thinking + Execution Can design the vision and deliver it/liliSystems Mindset Sees how everything connects/liliInnovation Brings forward-thinking solutions that actually work/liliChange Leadership Drives adoption across teams/liliProblem Solving Simplifies complex processes/li/ulpRequirements Expectations/ppPhysical Requirements Environment/pulliAbility to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted/liliAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, and work at elevated heights/liliAbility to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and construction site conditions/liliMust be able to safely operate lifts and ladders/liliUse of required PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear required/li/ulpIPS Culture Expectations/pulliOne Company Support company success through accurate financial work, a growth mindset, and dependable service to both internal and external customers. Build trust through professionalism, accountability, and loyalty./liliOne Team Work collaboratively across departments, communicate openly, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive team environment./liliOne Goal Deliver consistent, reliable results while seeking opportunities to improve processes, strengthen efficiency, and support company goals with resilience and adaptability./liliOne Direction Commit to personal growth, continuous learning, and shared success by helping IPS move forward together./li/ul/div