Alarm and Detection Technician

Western States Fire Protection; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

A fire safety solutions company is hiring an Alarm & Detection Technician in Corpus Christi, Texas. The role involves inspecting, installing, and repairing fire alarm equipment while providing reliable customer support. Candidates must understand NFPA codes and have fire alarm service experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off among other perks. Applicants should be capable of lifting 50lbs and passing background checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is required.
• NICET I or II Certification a plus.
• Manufacturers certifications are preferred.
• Ability to understand expenses and scheduling.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Field installation experience is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is preferred.
• OSHA 30 is a plus.
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, installations, and repairs of fire alarm equipment.
• Test all equipment after installation or repairs.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults and Shorts.
• Program dialers for monitoring systems.
• Complete final reports and interact with clients.
• Complete final reports, deficiency reports and possible bids via a computer.
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals.
• Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users.
• Daily communications with Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs.
• Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques.
• All work is performed to NFPA and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced.

Skills

Knowledge of NFPA codes

Fire Alarm Service Experience

Field installation experience

Ability to pass a drug test

Background check

Manufacturer certifications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Company software for testing results

Job description

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities. Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What We Offer

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Alarm & Detection Technician

The function of this position is to provide reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, repairing and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventive maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturer’s equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system
• Use company software to input testing results and read blueprints
• Analysis and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults, Shorts, Wire Integrity, Termination, Panel, Fuses, Battery Testing and much more
• Program dialers for monitoring. Phone line traditional and cell phone monitoring skills needed
• Complete basic repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices
• Complete final reports, deficiency reports and possible bids via a computer.
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals
• Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users
• Daily communications with Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs
• Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques
• All work is performed to NFPA and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is required
• NICET I or II Certification a plus
• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Fire Alarm Service Experience required
• Manufacturers certifications are preferred but not required (EST, Gamewell, FCI, Notifier, Honeywell, Simplex, Siemens)
• Field installation experience is a plus
• Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is preferred
• Possess an understanding of expenses and scheduling
• OSHA 30 is a plus
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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