Fire Alarm or Suppression Technician

MacDonald Search Group; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician in Prince George. The role involves installing and servicing fire alarm systems, requiring at least 2 years of experience in the field along with relevant education and certifications. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and the position offers competitive hourly wages. Relocation is supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' field experience in fire alarm systems.
• Applicable fire service certifications and permits preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain fire protection systems.
• Evaluate plans and code compliance for specific solutions.
• Prepare stock materials for daily work orders.

Skills

Servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Troubleshooting fire alarm systems

Education

College/Trade level education in Electronics or Fire Protection Technology

Job description

Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Technicians

Fire Alarm Technician, they will be responsible for a wide variety of in‑field fire services such as installing, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, programming, and servicing fire alarm and fire protection systems.

Based in Prince George or Kamloops BC and region.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational / product manuals;
• Racking up panels, running wiring / cabling, installing devices and conduit;
• Working with Emergency Lighting, and Monitoring Systems;
• Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and non‑conformance issues to determine specific solutions
• Trouble shooting - conducting investigations of various fire alarm, fire suppression and sprinkler systems troubles and concerns;
• Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders
• Supporting take off's and preparing proposals / quotations as required;
• Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities;

Requirements

• A minimum of 2+ years' field experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems across various industries
• College / Trade level education in Electronics or Fire Protection Technology, along with applicable fire service certifications, jurisdictional regulatory permits, and / or valid CFAA and ASTTBC would be preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License

Wages - hourly 27-30 / hour plus OT. Monday to Friday Days.

Open to relocation.

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