Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Technician

SUMMARY:

Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Technician specializes in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of fire alarm systems and related low-voltage electrical components. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical systems, safety codes, and building regulations, with the ability to troubleshoot and ensure systems operate reliably.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install and service alarm panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, and detectors for fire alarm systems.
• Use a digital multi-meter to troubleshoot ground faults, shorts, and open circuits on fire alarm systems.
• Fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining conduit, junction boxes, terminals, and equipment for fire alarm systems.
• Strip, pull, and terminate wire to fire alarm devices using crimps, solder, shrink tubing, tape, wire nuts, and terminal blocks.
• Install, configure, and upgrade fire alarm systems, including panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, detectors, and related wiring.
• Diagnose and repair faults in fire alarm and security systems, identifying and correcting malfunctions.
• Attach conduits to walls, structures, and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or anchors.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems using fire alarm testing equipment, load testing, visual and audible observation, or other methods
• Measure and mark conduits for cutting and bending.

*Reliable and predictable attendance is required for the function of this job*

*Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time*

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. OSHA-10 and/or CPR and First Aid Training must be completed within the first 3 months of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This job requires that you can read, write, and speak English. It is necessary to have the ability to comprehend instructions and written correspondence and read lists and reports.
• This job requires the use of Paycom, Outlook, and BuilderTrend. It also requires basic knowledge of mobile devices for communication.
• Basic math skills are a necessity. The ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in unstandardized situations.