Fire Alarm & Security Technician

Summit Fire & Security; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Fire Alarm & Security Technician to install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems with minimal supervision. You will use field service tools and follow safety procedures while coordinating with monitoring companies and customers.

The role requires knowledge of codes and standards, experience with various fire alarm systems, and the ability to train junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Knowledge of different manufacturers clean agent and high‑pressure suppression systems.
• Programming and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems used when removing or replacing components.
• Ability to troubleshoot to determine faults including ground faults in fire alarm systems.
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply and initiating devices.
• Attend seminars or training to stay updated on latest technology, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems with minimal supervision.
• Communicate with customers and monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Be punctual to work locations and complete scheduled projects timely.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials, and time on job.
• Complete documentation on work orders and comply with safety programs and policies.
• Train service technician trainees in applicable aspects of fire protection.

Skills

Fire alarm knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Communication

Tools

Field Service Lightning

Multi-meter

Megger

Laptop

Lifts

Job description

Job Description

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.

• 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, codes, and standards changes.
• Train service technician trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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, codes, and standards changes.
• Train service technician trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Other duties may be assigned.