Fire Alarm Installation Technician

KOORSEN FIRE & SECURITY INC.; Greenwood (KY); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Continuous learning offerings

401k

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

KOORSEN FIRE & SECURITY INC. in Louisville, KY is hiring a Fire Alarm Installation Technician. The role involves installing fire alarm systems, reading drawings, and ensuring customers understand system functionality.

The successful candidate will have 1–3 years of installation or service experience, boilerplate safety training, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to meet licensing or vendor certification requirements. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of fire alarm installation or service experience.
• 1-2 years of low voltage experience.
• Read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience with electronic testing devices and programming.
• Pass drug and background screenings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to meet state licensing requirements and/or vendor certifications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install Fire Alarm systems and components per drawings.
• Ensure proper functionality of installed systems.
• Explain system operation to customers.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors and co-workers.
• Follow safety regulations and Koorsen policies.
• Continuously learn and update skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blueprints/diagrams interpretation

Electronic testing devices

Strong communication skills

Driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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Active - Regular full-time Louisville, KY, US

6 days ago

Salary Range: $19.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Becoming the leader in the fire and security industry takes talent—yours. We are looking for a Fire Alarm Installation Technician in Louisville, KY.area to join our best-of-the-best team as we drive the industry forward and pursue excellence in everything we do. If you’re up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!

At Koorsen, we don’t provide jobs; we provide careers. A career at Koorsen includes competitive pay, a great health package, an annual bonus program, life insurance, continuous learning offerings, 401k, paid holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities, and much more.

Salary $19 - $40 / hour, depending upon experience.

Responsibilities:

• The installation of Fire Alarm systems and their components to ensure proper functionality.
• Install Fire Alarm systems and associated devices per drawings.
• Ensure customers understand the functionality of their system.
• Interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and follow all safety regulations and practices.
• Open-minded willingness to continue learning.
• Follow all Koorsen policies, procedures, and core values.
• Any other duties deemed appropriate by management.

Required:

• 1-3 years of fire alarm installation or service experience.
• 1-2 years of low voltage experience.
• Read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience with electronic testing devices and programming.
• Pass drug and background screenings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to meet state licensing requirements and/or vendor certifications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Fire Life Safety, Low Voltage or Security experience.
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of IT functionality.

Physical Demands:

• Able to safely and effectively use general hand and power tools.
• Must be able to effectively use a cell phone and cell phone apps.
• Lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. push and pull greater than 75 lbs.
• Climb a ladder reaching a height of at least 12 feet and use a man lift to perform services.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, temperature changes, and loud noises.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Hiring Process (in addition to an interview):

• New hires must complete the I-9 Verification form within 3 days of hire. This form is required by the U.S. Department of Justice and Immigration and Immigration and Naturalization Services. It is used to verify your identity and right to work in the United States. In addition, we verify employment eligibility via E-Verify.
• All Positions require background checks with criminal courts, state and county repositories of criminal records, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• A test for Evidence of Substance Abuse by urinalysis test is required if this application results in an offer of employment.