Fire Alarm Installer

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(K) with company match

Training and certifications

Referral bonus

Job summary

Century Fire Protection Clearwater is seeking a full-time technician to install, program, and test fire alarm systems per project drawings. You will read electrical drawings, verify parts, install panels, devices, and wiring, and perform final acceptance testing with the AHJ.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with 1-3 years of related experience; EST certification is preferred. Excellent benefits and opportunities for training are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EST Certification is preferred; low voltage installation experience is a plus.

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 (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.

Skills

Fire alarm system installation

Electrical drawings interpretation

Panel programming

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EST Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Century Fire Protection Clearwater - Clearwater, FL 33760

Position Type: Full Time

Div. 150 Clearwater, FL

Summary

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

Essential Duties and 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 (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?

• 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)

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