Fire Alarm Installer

Century Fire Protection; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical insurance (3 plans)

Dental insurance (2 plans)

Vision insurance

401(K) with company match

Training and Certifications

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Clearwater, FL is seeking a skilled fire alarm technician responsible for installation, programming, and testing of fire alarm systems per project drawings.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years related experience; EST certification and low voltage installation experience preferred. We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret fire alarm and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Review drawings and verify parts for job are accurate.
• Install and program fire alarm control panels and other equipment.
• Mount devices, install conduit and wiring per drawings and codes.
• Perform acceptance testing with AHJ and document results.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fire alarm and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Review drawings and verify parts for job are accurate.
• Install and program fire alarm control panels and other equipment.
• Mount devices, install conduit and wiring per drawings and codes.
• Perform final acceptance testing with the AHJ.
• Produce reports and other documentation to certify installation.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EST Certification / low voltage experience preferred

Job description

Summary

Responsible for installation, programming, and testing of fire alarm systems per project design drawings.

Div. 150 Clearwater, FL

Responsible for installation, programming, and testing of fire alarm systems per project design drawings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Read and interpret fire alarm and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Review drawings and verify parts for job are accurate.
• Install and program fire alarm control panels and other equipment.
• Mount devices, install conduit (if applicable) and wiring to connect system components per design drawings and applicable building codes and standards.
• Perform all tasks associated with fire alarm installation, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics to ensure optimal wiring layouts.
• Identify and repair any troubles and test all devices and components to ensure proper operation.
• Perform final acceptance testing with the AHJ.
• Produce reports and other documentation to certify the installation of the system.

Education And/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED; 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Fire alarm, EST Certified and/or low voltage installation experience is preferred.

What's In It For You?

Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry!

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical (3 plan choices)
• Dental (2 plans choices)
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund Financial Grants
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
• Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet
• Company Paid Training and Certifications
• Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Century Fire Protection)

Build a Career that Burns Bright!

We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer