Fire Alarm Commissioning/Low Voltage Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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