Fire Alarm Apprentice: Grow into a Skilled Installer

Summit-Fire-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability - Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

Life Insurance for Team Members and D…

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security, a leading fire protection company, is seeking a Fire Alarm Apprentice in the Austin, TX area. The role supports the Fire Alarm Superintendent with installing conduit, low voltage wiring, control panels, and other equipment on job sites.

You will learn NFPA 72 and NEC 70, pursue NICET certification, and develop skills toward advancing to a Fire Alarm Technician role while adhering to safety policies and participating in toolbox talks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
• 1+ years of professional computer skills
• Desire and ability to learn the tactful skills allowing promotion to a Fire Alarm & Security Technician.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Fire Alarm Superintendent with installation of conduit, low voltage wiring, control panels, and other fire alarm equipment.
• Keep tools available and in serviceable working condition on job site.
• Assist in cleaning job site, tools, and equipment.
• Read and learn NFPA 72 and NEC 70 in an effort to obtain NICET Certification and skill set needed to advance and become a Fire Alarm Technician.
• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.

Skills

Fire Alarm

Computer skills

Reading & writing in English

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summit Fire & Security, a leading fire protection company, is seeking a Fire Alarm Apprentice in the Austin, TX area. The role supports the Fire Alarm Superintendent with installing conduit, low voltage wiring, control panels, and other equipment on job sites.

You will learn NFPA 72 and NEC 70, pursue NICET certification, and develop skills toward advancing to a Fire Alarm Technician role while adhering to safety policies and participating in toolbox talks.