Fire Alarm Service Technician

Century Fire Protection; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Century Fire Protection is seeking an experienced installer/technician to manage on-site fire alarm installations, retrofits, tenant build-outs, testing and repair in Greenwood, SC. The role includes programming, commissioning, inspections, and customer education to ensure compliance with NEC and NFPA 72.

The ideal candidate has an associate/technical degree with 5+ years of related experience, plus Notifier familiarity.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or technical degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• Electrical construction experience including wiring and conduit installation.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 72; experience with Notifier is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission newly installed fire alarm systems.
• Layout, install low-voltage equipment for fire alarm systems.
• Test features and equipment to ensure optimum functioning.
• Perform inspections and diagnose problems.
• Read manuals and educate customers on care and maintenance of systems.
• Write and submit customer status and completion reports.
• Oversee and direct installers.

Skills

Fire alarm programming

Low-voltage installation

Troubleshooting

Customer education

Education

Associate or technical degree

NICET I/II preferred

Tools

Notifier

Job description

Summary

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.

Division 7 Greenwood, SC

Essential Duties and 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.

Education And/or Experience

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.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills; experience working with laptop and/or iPad.

Agency Submissions:

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

Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry! We are experts in design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of all types of fire protection systems in virtually all commercial markets for each stage of a buildings life cycle. Headquartered in Duluth, GA, Century Fire has more than 20 offices across seven states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident

Century Fire Protection is a GREAT place to work! Come and GROW WITH US!