fire alarm technician

Everguard Fire Safety; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire safety services company in Kamloops seeks a technician to inspect and repair electronic equipment. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience and a CFAA certification. Responsibilities include supervising other technicians and ensuring compliance with repair standards. This role requires on-site work with no remote options, offering health benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair.
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components.
• Calibrate products using hand tools.
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Manual dexterity

Flexibility

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors
  
  

Work setting

• Repair
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Service
• Remote location
• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
• Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Calibrate products using hand tools
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Prepare cost estimates
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Values and ethics
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan