Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical aptitude
• Computer literate
• Able to climb ladders
• Able to work in a lift (no fear of heights)
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must provide basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, strippers, lineman pliers, tape measure)
• Ability to work alone or with others
• Able to read & follow blueprints/drawings
• Ability to decipher the resistor color code
• Ability to read, use and understand a multi-meter
• Ability to use a telephone butt-set
• Ability to use a tone generator
• Device replacement skills (reprogramming a new device)
• Ability to disable most fire alarm panel NAC circuits
• Advanced troubleshooting skills (ability to chase a fault using voltage instead of resistance)
• Ability to troubleshoot a conventional alarm system
• Ability to layout a system add for estimating purposes
• Fiscally responsible for their projects
• Ability to program advanced fire alarm systems (network, voice, extended)
• Ability to troubleshoot voice circuitry
• Ability to troubleshoot networked systems
• NICET II or III in Fire Alarm preferred but not required
• Factory trained on any fire alarm system

Requirements:

• Construction background
• Ability to travel
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be physically fit to do the work of the trade
• Must have other than dishonorable discharge from the military (if applicable)
• Must pass an appropriate drug test
• Candidates 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 process
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check