Fire Alarm Technician

Fire Alarm Technician

International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for testing and inspection of fire alarm systems as well as preventive maintenance with knowledge of multiple manufacturers' products. The Technicians will provide accurate and detailed inspection reports with all proper documentation of improvements and complications. They will also assist in selling IFP services for any identified deficiencies.

Core competencies include:

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Pulling wire, installing conduit and mounting devices.
• An aptitude for electrical theory and knowledge, or ability to learn, is considered a requirement.
• Program, test, inspect and service fire alarm systems.
• Site verifications of fire alarm installations
• Read and interpret fire alarm drawings.
• Identify & troubleshoot fire alarm deficiencies.
• Cover on-call hours for servicing customers, including nights and weekends on a rotating basis.

Job qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Interact with clients, field personnel and AHJ's.
• Installation of fire alarm equipment.
• Travel between customer sites daily.
• Ideal candidates have cross training in all fire protection fields (fire alarm, clean agent/special hazards, fire extinguisher, fixed wet/dry chemical suppression systems, backflow prevention, fire sprinkler, emergency lighting) preferred.
• Candidate should hold relevant manufacturers and state licenses for Fire Alarm License to inspect Suppression Systems.
• Have a strong knowledge of NFPA codes and industry standards. Maintain good habits and do not cut corners.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills along with outstanding customer facing service and problem-solving skills.
• Stay current with code requirements and industry changes.
• PC Skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Depending on the customer site, noise level could be quiet (as in a library or public office) or moderate (as in a business office with computers and light traffic)
• Communicate effectively with your leaders regarding job status and any concerns.
• Keep your work truck clean and organized.
• In addition to required PPE, dress appropriately to represent yourself and IFP as a professional tradesman and organization, respectively.
• Ability to withstand heights and climb ladders comfortably.
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Education and certifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Electronic Trade School training or NICET I or II certification or willing to receive the certification within 1 year, a plus.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

Compensation & benefits:

• This role will be based out of our Mobile, Alabama branch. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family.
• Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer match
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and training

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

IFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

IFP complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities.

If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.