Fire Alarm Service Technician

Convergint Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching Plan

Paid Time Off starting at 13 days

Life insurance & Disability Plan

Wellness Program

Job summary

Convergint Technologies is seeking a full-time Fire Alarm Service Technician in Chantilly, Virginia. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing fire alarm systems, responding to service calls, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in fire alarm services and a passion for providing exceptional service.

Convergint offers a positive culture and various benefits including paid time off, wellness programs, and 401K matching. Join us to grow your career!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience servicing fire alarm systems required.
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure.
• Solid technical skills related to fire alarm or electronic security systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and perform maintenance on fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with malfunctioning equipment.
• Complete detailed service reports for accurate invoicing.

Skills

Customer focus

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward‑thinking Fire Alarm Service Technician to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will service and support existing customers by responding to service calls, carrying out Customer Support Programs and small project business. As a Fire Alarm Service Technician, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world‑class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Security Service Technician.

Who We Are

With 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, service‑based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Convergint’s greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague‑first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
• Respond to routine and some non‑routine customer service calls, scheduled maintenance calls, and emergency and after‑hours service calls on a timely basis; diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, replace defective parts and debug systems for routine problems; install projects as necessary.
• Use solid troubleshooting skills to isolate and fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software.
• Identifies and resolves problems for many types of service calls including emergency and after‑hours calls; analyzes repair requirements and provides customer with appropriate solutions; completes necessary repairs and replacements as needed; exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
• Completes accurate and detailed service reports for customer and Convergint in a timely manner to allow for accurate invoicing and job cost tracking.
• May provide custom systems integrations, detailed systems upgrade planning and execution, systems audits and consultation, and/or database management and manipulation. May install, configure, and support a variety of network systems and equipment for assigned projects.
• Executes all service calls in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations as well as company health and safety policies and procedures. Uses solid troubleshooting skills to isolate and fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software.
• Communicates with and works with the other team members consistently to improve overall operations of the Convergint Technology Center, and company.
• Responsible for primarily performing preventative maintenance for installed systems that are typically less complex.
• Work closely with other specialists to cross‑train on servicing existing customers by responding to service calls, carrying out Customer Support Programs and small projects business.
• Scope of work includes technical assistance, systems checkout of new and existing installations, troubleshooting and maintenance and repair routines associated with installed Security and the installation of small or less complex projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You’ll Need

• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of, and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Solid technical skills and/or experience related to fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems.
• Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions.
• Must be a self‑starter and work well with direct supervision.
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper).
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel locally to jobsites on a regular basis. Minimal overnight travel may be required.

Company Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements

Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience: 3‑5 years servicing fire alarm systems

Preferred Experience: (but not required)

• NICET and/or EST3/4 Certifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drive Not CDL

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