Electronics Technician 3 ( Fire Alarm Mechanic)

Valiant Integrated Services; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services in Kentucky seeks a Fire Alarm System Mechanic to maintain, repair, and modify moderately complex electronic systems including Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, Radio Transmitters, and Network Based Reporting. You will perform routine calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot to ensure compliance with standards.

Applicants should have 5 years' experience with fire detection and suppression panels, NICET II/III certification, and a valid driver’s license;

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting Intelligent and Non-Intelligent fire detection and suppression system panels.
• Must hold NICET Level II or Level III certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret various instructional formats.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles equipment, cleans, lubricates, and tests for mechanical or electrical effects; replaces parts as needed.
• Reassembles repaired components and tests for proper function within specifications.
• Disassembles malfunctioning systems; examines circuitry and tests for defects.
• Troubleshoots equipment in or out of the system and replaces defective parts.
• Works as a team member in installation, repair and maintenance of alarm systems and related components.
• Identifies and reports improper operating indications via software/hardware and calibrates as required.
• Prepares and implements preventive maintenance procedures.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Documentation writing

Math basics

Education

NICET Level II/III certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Tools

Fire alarm control panels

NAC/SLC bus systems

Job description

The Fire Alarm System Mechanic under general supervision maintains, repairs, and modifies moderately complex electronics equipment such as Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting systems, Radio Transmitters, and Network Based Reporting Systems by performing the following essential functions:

Responsibilities

• Disassembles equipment, cleans, lubricates, and tests for mechanical or electrical effects. Repairs or replaces parts to correct functional deficiency.
• Reassembles repaired component and tests for proper function within required specifications.
• Disassembles malfunctioning systems; examines and tests mechanism and circuitry for defects.
• Troubleshoots equipment in or out of system and replaces or repairs defective parts.
• Works as a team member in the installation, repair, and maintenance of alarm and system by performing more simple and routine tasks such as identifying, checking, and connecting power and signal cables, replacing defective parts and assemblies or monitoring system operation by following operating and testing procedures for the system and associated test equipment.
• Identifies and reports improper operating indications via computer-based software and/or hardware systems. Inspects systems periodically and makes necessary calibration and adjustments to ensure functioning within specified standards.
• Prepares and implements preventive maintenance procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• 5 Years' experience with installation, programming, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting Intelligent and Non-Intelligent fire detection and Suppression System Control Panels, IDC, NAC, SLC, Voice Evacuation Systems, Supervising Stations, and Fire Alarm Signal/Transmission Media.
• Must maintain a valid state driver license.
• National Institute for Certifying Engineering Technologies (NICET) - Level II or Level III Certification Fire Alarm Systems Level II or Level III Certification for Water Based Suppressions Systems
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to drive/walk/travel to various locations within the facility and satellite locations.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.