Fire Alarm Service / Inspection Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Richmond; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in the Metro Vancouver area seeks a skilled technician for the service and inspection of fire alarm systems. The role includes performing inspections, maintaining fire alarm systems, and preparing detailed reports. Candidates should possess NICET certification, troubleshooting skills, and a clean driving record. This position offers excellent pay and benefits, including medical coverage and paid vacation. Flexibility for scheduling is required, as emergency services may need to be addressed outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or training related to NICET certification is preferred.
• Experience with both commercial and residential alarm systems is necessary.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Service and inspect fire alarms in various buildings.
• Test and repair existing alarm systems.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting any issues.
• Maintain equipment and respond to emergency calls.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of NFPA standards

Clean driving record

Education

NICET certification

NOTIFIER certification

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for service maintenance and inspection of fire alarm systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance with fire code, identifying code and system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Service and Inspect fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
• Test and repair alarm systems already in place.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Respond to emergency service calls.

Education/Qualification

• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training).
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72).
• NOTIFIER certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer