Fire Alarm Service Technician

Century Fire Protection; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (3 plans to choose from)

Dental (2 plans)

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 grants

Supplemental insurance including ICU

Company issued laptop/tablet

Company paid training and certificates

Referral bonus: 1,000 per referral

Job summary

Century Fire Protection is seeking an experienced fire alarm technician to install, test, inspect, and service alarm systems. You will program and commission new systems, read manuals, and educate customers on maintenance while ensuring compliance with codes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical construction, NEC/NFPA 72 knowledge, and Notifier experience; NICET I/II preferred. Company laptop/tablet provided, plus extensive benefits and training.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree with 5+ years of electrical construction experience.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 72; Notifier experience preferred; NICET I/II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission newly installed fire alarm systems.
• Layout, assemble and install low voltage equipment for fire alarm systems; ensure code compliance.
• Test features and equipment for optimum function; perform inspections and diagnose problems.
• Read and follow product manuals; educate customers on care and maintenance.
• Write and submit customer status and completion reports.
• Oversee and direct helpers and/or installers.

Skills

Electrical construction

Fire alarm systems

Notifier experience

Education

Associate or technical degree

NICET I or II preferred

Tools

Laptop / tablet

Job description

Overview

Responsible for fire alarm installations, retrofits, and tenant build-outs, testing, servicing, inspection and repair; performing on-site emergency troubleshooting programming, identifying code and non-conformance issues, and preparing accurate and timely service tickets and reports.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission newly installed fire alarm systems.
• Layout, assemble and install low voltage equipment for fire alarm systems, ensuring work complies with relevant codes and regulations.
• Test all features and equipment to ensure optimum functioning.
• Perform inspections and diagnose any problems.
• Read, understand, and follow product manuals and educate customers on care and maintenance of systems.
• Write and submit customer status and completion reports.
• Oversee and direct helpers and/or installers.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree and 5+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience; including electrical construction including wiring and conduit installation; knowledge of NEC (National Electric Code) and NFPA 72; experience with Notifier and NICET I or II preferred.
• Basic computer skills; experience with laptop and/or iPad.

Agency Notice

Century Fire Protection does not accept unsolicited resumes from external headhunters, staffing agencies or search firms. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered property of the company, and no fees will be paid.

What\'s In It For You / Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance incentives
• Medical (3 plans to choose from)
• Dental (2 plans to choose from)
• 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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