Alarm & Detection Technician

Western States Fire Protection; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Phoenix, AZ is looking for an Alarm & Detection Technician. This full-time position involves testing and installing life safety systems, training apprentices, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have knowledge of NFPA codes and relevant certifications. Strong communication skills are necessary to coordinate with project management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is required.
• Notifier experience/certification preferred.
• NICET I Certification within 1 year of employment.
• NICET II Certification within 1 year after NICET I is achieved.
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system.
• Work in compliance with the Company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times.
• Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques.
• Ensures complete closeout and turnover of jobs to the client.

Job description

Overview

Alarm & Detection Technician

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. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities. Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

Salary range $23-36 per hour, depending on years of experience and certifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system
• Work in compliance with the Company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times
• 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/ NEC and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced
• Works with Project Manager, Schedule Coordinator and Office Administrative Staff to ensure complete closeout and turnover of jobs to the client (Ensure that work is completed so it can be billed in full)

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is required
• Notifier experience/certification preferred
• CSA FA2
• NICET I Certification within 1 year of employment
• NICET II Certification within 1 year after NICET I is achieved
• 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

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction