CFAA - Fire Alarm Technician

Fire-Alert Mobile Extinguisher; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire-Alert is seeking a full-time CFAA certified technician in Ontario to join our growing family-owned fire protection team. The ideal candidate is adaptable, energetic, with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and learning on the job.

Responsibilities include performing regular inspections and maintenance on fire and life safety systems across multiple properties, documenting results, reporting deficiencies, and coordinating with senior

Qualifications

• CFAA certification preferred.
• 5 years experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clean Criminal Background Check required.
• Willingness to continue learning and adapting.

Responsibilities

• Performing and leading inspections and maintenance on fire and life safety systems.
• Identifying and reporting deficiencies and code/standard violations.
• Repairs and replacements of system components.
• Documenting inspection results and maintaining records.
• Travel to client properties and access equipment on-site.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Logical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

CFAA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Service Call software

Job description

Fire-Alert is a family owned fire protection company that is growing rapidly. We are currently looking for a full-time CFAA certified technician. The ideal candidate is flexible and able to adapt to changing environments.

To join our team, the candidate must be positive, energetic, and able to work well with our team. They must also have great communication skills, apply logical thinking, be organized and be able to prioritize. Computer competentcies are necessary, and they must be willing to continue learning and adapting. A valid driver's license and a clean criminal background check are required.

5 years experience (preferred)

Duties include but are not limited to:

Performing and leading quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection, testing and maintenance on fire and life safety systems such as: Fire Alarm Systems, portable fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire hoses, special hazard systems, exit and egress equipment and other fire and life safety equipment and infrastructure as required by the appliable National and Provincial Codes and Standards

• Conducting and leading daily, weekly, monthly inspections
• Identifying and reporting on deficiencies and code/standard violations noted during inspection, testing and maintenance services
• Repairs to Fire alarm and life safety equipment
• Completing fire and life safety device replacements
• Documenting inspection, testing and maintenance results, identify problems, offers proposed solutions, and escalates as necessary
• Prepares and maintains reports and inspection records on fire and life safety equipment and systems
• Travels to various properties and accesses equipment located throughout buildings and clients’ sites, which may include using ladders, lifts, and platforms, entering confined spaces, working in mechanical, electrical, and service rooms and other building spaces
• Works closely with site escorts, building operations staff, employees, contractors, sub-contractors, building tenants/occupants, Authorities having Jurisdiction when conducting ITM Services, including when the shutdown of Fire Protection systems and building equipment when required to facilitate inspections, repairs and/or replacement services
• Arranges for repairs and/or alterations of the systems in conjunction with the Senior Fire Technicians, Sprinkler Fitters, and Supervisory Staff
• Uses technology such as mobile phones, laptop computers, tablets, and software such as Microsoft Office and third-party reporting apps in conjunction with our work order management system (Service Call) to conduct all scheduled inspections and to track deficiency work
• Maintains records of all tests and corrective actions, as required
• Assist in obtaining materials from suppliers and our warehouses for field service jobs
• All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor/manager

Candidate must be a motivated team player with strong work ethic.