Alarm and Detection Technician (Non-Union)

Western States Fire Protection Company; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Annual discretionary bonus

Employer paid life insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection Company is seeking an Alarm and Detection Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fire alarm and life-safety systems. The role emphasizes NFPA compliance and high-quality customer support on-site, with a strong focus on safety and code adherence.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, interpret specifications, and coordinate with project teams while training apprentices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use electronic reporting and documentation software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fire alarm and life-safety systems.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot fire alarm systems including ground-faults, shorts, wire integrity, termination, panel, fuses, battery testing.
• Program dialers for monitoring, including traditional phone lines and cell monitoring.
• Complete basic repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices.
• Complete service and deficiency reports using a computer or iPad.
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable code requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, general contractors and end users.
• Daily communications with Project Manager and 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

NFPA codes knowledge

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Electronic reporting software

iPad

Job description

Alarm and Detection Technician (Non-Union)

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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

We are seeking an experienced Alarm & Detection Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fire alarm and life-safety systems. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of fire alarm systems, applicable NFPA codes, and customer-service skills.

This position provides reliable, high-quality customer support through on-site installation, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance of fire alarm equipment from a variety of manufacturers. Work is performed in accordance with NFPA requirements, applicable codes, and company quality standards.

This is a non-union position.

The salary range for this position is $40.00-$60.00 per hour depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 service and deficiency reports using a computer or iPad
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable code requirements
• 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

• Working Knowledge of NFPA codes, including NFPA 72, is required
• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Ability to read blueprints and use electronic reporting and documentation software
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fire alarm and life-safety systems
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Level I or II certification.
• Manufacturer certifications, including Gamewell, FCI, and Honeywell.
• Knowledge of Factory Mutual (FM) requirements and other applicable codes.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with VESDA and clean agent systems.
• California Fire Life Safety Certification ("Blue Card").

Physical Requirements

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

A ll 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 originor status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A ll qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries 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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