Fire Alarm CommissioningLow Voltage Technician

Merit Electric is a national electrical contractor seeking a Fire Alarm Commissioning/Low Voltage Technician to perform installations, terminations, programming and testing of Fire Alarm, Voice/Data, Door Access, AOR, and PA systems for large retirement community projects nationwide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Installs, modifies, maintains, programs, and repairs fire alarm and door access panels. • Installs all cabling, devices, and punch down of Voice/Data system. • Test all systems and equipment, after installations or repairs are made, to ensure performance of system. • Installs all NAC and SLC devices. • Performing maintenance service calls at customer sites on security, fire, PA and various other systems. • Install, diagnose, and repair/replace wiring, devices on both analog and digital control panels for fire alarm systems. • Maintain and repair smoke and heat detectors, magnetic door holders, and fire alarm system components, including circuit cards, power supplies, software, copper and fiber optic systems platforms. • Serve as a technical advisor on systems programming and configuration, as well as coordinate code requirements with local fire marshals, and other trades.

Knowledge & Skills • All aspects of fire alarm hardware and software systems. • NFPA codes and local codes. • Possess knowledge of computer programming and technologies related to fire alarm, security and other low voltage systems. • Basic understanding of other low voltage systems such as, door access, phone systems, voice/data cabling, public address. • Communicate systems performance to customer. • Oversee and ensure proper completion of work performed by team members, and train technicians and other employees on proper procedures. • Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals and product manuals to properly program and verify new systems. • Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials. • Effective organization and planning skills. • Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner. • Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely. • Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and hear horn and/or warning devices at a distance of 30 yards. • Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing and walking significant distances. • Visual ability (uncorrected or corrected) to observe and detect signs of dangerous obstacles at a distance of 30 yards and to verify written information at a close range. • Work from ladders and scaffolds at heights above 30 feet.

Experience, Education, and Licenses • Four years related experience to include one year experience specifically working with fire alarm systems. • Experience and knowledge in the implementation of smoke evac control systems and control panels. • High School diploma or educational equivalent. • Valid Driver's License • Installation, service, troubleshooting and programming numerous Fire Alarm Systems including: Silent Knight, Fire-Lite , Mircom, Potter, Simplex, Notifier, and EST. • NICET Certification preferred but not required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software and strong PC skills. • High School Diploma or equivalent.

Other Routine Travel is required.

Salary negotiable based on experience