Fire Alarm Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Golden (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading life safety company in Golden, Colorado, as a full-time technician. The role involves inspecting and testing fire alarm systems, requiring strong technical skills and certifications. Enjoy benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) plan, with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Company Cell Phone

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Training

Vacation Accrual

Qualifications

• Strong experience in fire alarm service and compliance with federal/state codes.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and testing alarm systems and extinguishers per NFPA standards.
• Effective communication with customers and coworkers.
• Maintaining good housekeeping on job sites.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Computer Literacy

Logical Reasoning

Multitasking

Education

NICET II Certification

Denver Fire Alarm Installer Card

Backflow Certification

Tools

Honeywell CLSS Reports Software

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $36.50-$45/hr. BOE-Licensing

Join Vulcan Fire's team of life safety experts and help us grow!

Vulcan Fire is accepting applications for our Golden, Colorado office. Positions are Monday through Friday, with rotations in our on-call schedule. No remote work or relocation available.

Position Summary:

Ideal candidates will have solid experience in fire alarm service, NICET II or above, Denver Fire Installer Card, and backflow certification. The role requires strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, a desire to complete assignments, and a capacity for continual learning. This is a full-time, performance-based position with opportunities to grow into a senior role.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding and executing instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Reading and interpreting work orders and manuals.
• Effective communication with customers and coworkers.
• Using hand tools and small power tools.
• Assisting senior technicians with inspection and testing of alarm systems and extinguishers per NFPA standards.
• Maintaining good housekeeping on job sites.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Lifting and carrying equipment and tools (up to 80 lbs).
• Participating in weekly safety trainings.
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Learning all phases of construction, building codes, and NFPA standards.
• Wearing assigned uniforms and dressing professionally.
• Maintaining good relationships with vendors, customers, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Using time management tools via laptop and texting systems.
• Using cell phones to communicate with Central Station and check signals.
• Reading and interpreting prints and drawings.
• Inspecting and testing alarm systems and extinguishers per NFPA 72 & 10 standards.
• Utilizing Honeywell CLSS reports software.
• Processing technician paperwork and parts for stock transfers.
• Keeping fleet vehicles clean, organized, and maintained.
• Following company vehicle policies and maintaining safe driving habits.
• Preparing accurate work orders and reports.
• Using office equipment, computers, and cell phones.

Required Skills and Education:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work while being trained on the job.
• Completing all apprentice applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy and multitasking ability.
• Sound logical reasoning.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Compliance with federal and state codes.
• NICET II Certification.
• Denver Fire Alarm Installer Card.
• Backflow Certification.
• Additional licenses are a plus.
• Passing a 10-panel drug test and criminal background check.

Benefits include:

• Company cell phone, laptop, vehicle, and fuel card.
• Home Depot card.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) plan with auto-entry and annual escalation.
• 80-hour vacation accrual.
• Paid training and holidays.

About Vulcan Fire:

Vulcan Fire is a leader in designing, installing, and maintaining life safety systems in Colorado. We offer monitoring systems tailored to any business or facility, striving for excellence from inception to beyond. We promote internal growth and encourage employees to pursue personal development within our expanding company.

Vulcan Fire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. For application assistance or accommodations, call 1 [phone] x 109.