Alarm & Detection Technician/Installer (FAL)

Western States Fire Protection; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

A leading fire protection services company is seeking an Alarm & Detection Technician/Installer based in Arlington, Texas. The role involves installing and maintaining fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA codes, and training apprentices. Relevant certifications such as Texas Fire Alarm Technicians License and NICET are required. The position offers a salary range of $40K – $70K based on experience and includes comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is preferred.
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Tests all equipment after installation or repairs.
• Daily communications with Project Manager about job status.
• Responsible for training apprentices on installation techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of NFPA codes

Ability to pass drug test

Education

NICET I Certification

Texas Fire Alarm Technicians License

NICET II Certification

Texas Fire Extinguisher License Class B or Higher

Job description

Alarm & Detection Technician/Installer (FAL) – Western States Fire Protection

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Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, 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 Assistance 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
• Tution Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Alarm & Detection Technician/Installer (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.

Salary: 40K – 70K based on experience.

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 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
• Texas Fire Extinguisher License Class B or Higher is a plus
• 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

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