Fire Alarm Technician

Fire Alarm Service Technician

Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. is looking for licensed Fire Alarm Service Technicians to join our team. For over 60 years, Vanguard has been a leading provider of solutions and services for fire protection, life safety, and security systems from design to installation and inspections. Our staff is highly-trained and knowledgeable in the installation and maintenance of a variety of Fire Alarm Systems for proper evacuation and life safety; customers trust in us to protect their people, property and products. Vanguard offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including PTO, paid holidays and a 401K plan.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with fire alarm and/or special hazard systems
• Install wiring and perform necessary tasks to route and mount wires and conduit based on blueprints and wire layouts
• Identify risks to customers following in-depth testing and inspections; provide effective solutions based on inspection results and system knowledge
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on fire alarm and/or special hazard systems
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Exhibit excellent customer service

Qualifications:

• Experience working as a fire alarm and security install and repair technician for a minimum of 3-5 years
• Possess or be interested in obtaining a NICET certification
• Familiar with NFPA codes and standards
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and lift equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical testing equipment

Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. has dedicated 60 plus years to protecting people and property from life's most devastating events. Our services are designed to respond quickly to suppress the fire and alert people to evacuate when time is not on our side. We partner with communities and organizations to educate people on the importance of being prepared and how we can help in that process. Fire protection is serious, and we are committed to our customers to provide the best level of service possible because we know what we do is important, and we love what we do. We want to support passionate fire protection professionals that want to start or grow a new career in the industry. Vanguard provides fire industry expertise in:

• Fire Alarm
• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Special Hazard Systems
• Pre-engineered Systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• Restaurant Fire Protection
• Specialized Fire Detection

We also provide in depth security analysis in:

• Intrusion Detection
• Intercom systems
• Video Surveillance
• Mass notification systems
• And More!

Interested in what we do? The Vanguard team would love to hear from you. Vanguard is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but we have additional locations across the state, and employees in our Industrial Fire Protection Division service clients across the nation.