Fire Alarm Technician - Facilities Services for EMCOR at Stanford Health Care (SHC)

Job Summary EMCOR Facilities Services has an immediate need for a Fire Alarm Technician to support the Stanford Health Care Facilities team in Redwood City, CA / Bay Area CA. This role is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fire/life safety systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA standards. The technician will service multiple fire alarm system manufacturers, maintain water-based suppression systems, complete accurate NFPA test reports, interpret technical drawings and manuals, train maintenance staff on system operation, and provide professional support to Stanford Health Care customers. #EGS

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform installation, service, repairs, and testing on electronic fire alarm systems and related building system products in accordance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA standards at Stanford Healthcare sites. Service, troubleshoot and install equipment from many different fire/life safety system manufacturers; inspect, maintain, and test all fire alarm equipment on site; replace defective components as needed; test initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter; make needed repairs; check pressure gauges on suppression systems such as wet pipe; test electric fire pumps monthly. Give complete and accurate NFPA test forms and properly make reports of defective alarm equipment and water-based systems for corrective maintenance repairs. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/system programs, schematics, and operational product manuals. Train maintenance & operations staff in operation and basic maintenance of installed fire alarm systems, smoke detectors and duct detectors. Assist SHC customers with all questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner. Qualifications Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the installation and testing of low voltage systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems. Preferred Simplex product knowledge and training, and working knowledge of Windows-based programs. NICET I Certification preferred. Fundamental knowledge of electricity (e.g., Ohm’s law, resistance and AC/DC circuits). Working knowledge of fire alarm systems, both conventional and addressable. Knowledge of test equipment, including multi-meter, digital analyzer and battery analyzer. Knowledge of NFPA Standards and Codes. Compensation & Benefits Compensation Range: $42 - $50 / hr. Other Compensation: N/A Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr EMCOR Group