Fire Alarm Technician

Encore Fire Protection; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician for their growing team. The role involves servicing and troubleshooting fire alarm systems, requiring a strong work ethic and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have industry knowledge and a high school diploma. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Results-driven bonus

Paid tuition for Fire Protection schooling

Company swag and attire

Access to productivity tools

Participation in Fidelity 401(K)

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Industry experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Service, program, test, inspect and troubleshoot fire alarm systems.
• Coordinate with contractors and customers to execute workload.
• Identify code issues and make recommendations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Work Ethic

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

NFPA 72

NEC

Fire Alarm System Theory

OSHA Requirements

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining the fire protection industry by taking a customer-first approach to everything we do.

As part of Encore's mission to be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen, we have recently joined forces with Life Safety based out of New Hampshire. This partnership not only allows us to expand our footprint, but it also allows us to work with industry leaders who strive for same level of excellence as we do. This continued success throughout the Northeast has created a need for a Fire Alarm Technician to work out of our Concord, NH location.

Here's a glimpse of some of the responsibilities if you are interested in joining our team:

• The ability to service, program, test, inspect and troubleshoot basic and complex fire alarm systems with limited or no supervision. Ability to install is a plus, but not required
• May require some overtime hours at night, on weekends and at a moment's notice for emergency calls
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, customers, building maintenance personnel, and office personnel to execute daily workload
• Ability to identify code issues and non-conformance issues
• Confidence and accuracy making recommendations regarding system installation improvements
• Commitment to respond and carry out to completion any troubleshooting and repairs on assigned customer systems
• Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail

Requirements:

• High school diploma is required. Industry experience preferred
• Individual must possess a valid Driver's license and have a clean driving record
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Fire Alarm System Theory, OSHA Requirements, and Industry Standards for Fire Alarm systems installation
• Experience with a variety of system manufacturing including Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Notifier, Edwards, Simplex, Honeywell, Firelite, etc.

Benefits:

As a company, Encore is hyper-focused on developing a culture that thrives on success and is energized by the fact that we get to make peoples' lives better and safer each day. One of the ways we do this is by generously rewarding all those who contribute to our continued growth. But we also believe that not all rewards are monetary. Here are just a few a few perks that a successful individual in this role can expect:

• Salary commensurate with experience with opportunity for a results-driven bonus based on personal output and effectiveness in role.
• Paid tuition for Fire Protection related schooling required in order to obtain licensing.
• High quality company swag and attire (t-shirts, hoodies, jackets) at least twice a year
• Purpose and results driven work environment (work smarter not harder)
• Freedom to express ideas - a culture of willingness to test, try, modify, adopt, enhance, improve and change as needed
• Access to leading edge web-based productivity tools
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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