Alarm and Detection Technician

Western States Fire Protection; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Meridian, Idaho is hiring an Alarm and Detection Technician. This role involves inspecting, installing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, NFPA knowledge, and prior fire alarm service experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The salary range is $28.00 - $38.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is required.
• NICET I or II Certification is a plus.
• Manufactures certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test all equipment after installation or repairs.
• Use software to input testing results and read blueprints.
• Interact with clients and field personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of NFPA codes

Fire Alarm Service Experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Delta Fire Systems is a subsidiary of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). 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
  
  

Alarm and 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.

The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00 per hour depending on experience.

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
• Manufactures 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.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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