Fire Alarm & Life-Safety Technician — Install & Troubleshoot

Western States Fire Protection Co.; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insur

Employee Assistant Program

Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) и

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, P

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection Co. in California is seeking an Alarm & Detection Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fire alarm and life-safety systems.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of NFPA codes and customer-service skills, with experience in on-site installations and preventive maintenance. The role is non-union, with a salary range of $40–$60 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• NFPA codes knowledge including NFPA 72.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Prior Fire Alarm Service Experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use electronic reporting and documentation software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fire alarm and life-safety systems.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults, Shorts, Wire Integrity, Termination, Panel, Fuses, Battery Testing and much more.
• Program dialers for monitoring. Phone line traditional and cell phone monitoring skills needed.
• Complete basic repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices.
• Complete service and deficiency reports using a computer or iPad.
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable code requirements.
• Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users.
• Daily communications with Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs.
• Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques.
• All work is performed to NFPA and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Electronic reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

iPad

Job description

Western States Fire Protection Co. in California is seeking an Alarm & Detection Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fire alarm and life-safety systems.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of NFPA codes and customer-service skills, with experience in on-site installations and preventive maintenance. The role is non-union, with a salary range of $40–$60 per hour depending on experience.