Alarm & Detection Technician (FAL)

Western States Fire Protection; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 53,060 - 105,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A safety company is looking for an Alarm & Detection Technician in Houston, TX. This role involves inspecting, installing, and maintaining fire alarm systems while ensuring the highest quality service for clients. The ideal candidate will hold a Texas Fire Alarm Technician License and NICET certifications, with strong adherence to NFPA standards and a focus on customer support.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is preferred.
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable, high-quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, repairing and/or replacing fire alarm equipment.
• Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of the system.
• Train entry-level employees on company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of NFPA codes

Customer support

Education

Texas Fire Alarm Technicians License

NICET I Certification

NICET II Certification

Job description

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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 (FAL)

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 manufacturers equipment.

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 entry-level employees on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques
• All work is performed to NFPA 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 preferred
• NICET I Certification within 2 years
• NICET II Certification within 2 years after NICET I is achieved
• Texas Fire Alarm Technicians License
• Willing 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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