Fire Alarm & Security Technician

Summit Fire & Security; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security in Casper, WY seeks a Fire Alarm & Security Technician to install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems with minimal supervision.

You will work with various manufacturers, use tools like multimeter, megger, laptop programming, and lifts, and ensure compliance with safety programs and on-site documentation.

The role requires punctuality, strong communication with customers, and ongoing training as new technologies emerge.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and servicing fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of different manufacturers’ clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and replace components in fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems with minimal supervision.
• Program and handle software for various fire alarm systems.
• Prepare and complete work orders and documentation.
• Communicate with customers and monitoring companies professionally.
• Maintain safety procedures and company policies on all projects.

Skills

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Troubleshooting abilities

Customer communication

Safety procedures

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Laptop programming

Lifts

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Fire Alarm & Security Technician position is to install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems, and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Knowledge of different manufactures clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
• Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment such as multi-meter, megger, laptop to program, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Programing and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems that is used when removing or replacing components.
• Troubleshoot to determine fault or faults to include ground faults with fire alarm systems.
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc.
• Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.
• Complete documentation on work orders.
• Understand and follow SFS's Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Alarm Technicians will be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology