Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Senior Fire Alarm TechnicianKey Responsibilities:Technical aptitudeComputer literateAble to climb laddersAble to work in a lift (no fear of heights)Able to lift up to 50 poundsMust provide basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, strippers, lineman pliers, tape measure)Ability to work alone or with othersAble to read & follow blueprints/drawingsAbility to decipher the resistor color codeAbility to read, use and understand a multi-meterAbility to use a telephone butt-setAbility to use a tone generatorDevice replacement skills (reprogramming a new device)Ability to disable most fire alarm panel NAC circuitsAdvanced troubleshooting skills (ability to chase a fault using voltage instead of resistance)Ability to troubleshoot a conventional alarm systemAbility to layout a system add for estimating purposesFiscally responsible for their projectsAbility to program advanced fire alarm systems (network, voice, extended)Ability to troubleshoot voice circuitryAbility to troubleshoot networked systemsNICET II or III in Fire Alarm preferred but not requiredFactory trained on any fire alarm systemRequirements:Construction backgroundAbility to travelMust be at least 18 years old.Must have a high school diploma or GEDMust be physically fit to do the work of the tradeMust have other than dishonorable discharge from the military (if applicable)Must pass an appropriate drug testCandidates must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. The ability to drive to job sites / work locations may be a requirement of this position. A motor vehicle record (MVR) check will be conducted as part of the hiring processEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check