Fire Alarm Service Technician

Century Fire Protection; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Marianna, FL is seeking an experienced fire alarm technician to install, retrofit, test, inspect and service fire alarm systems on commercial projects. You will diagnose on-site issues and prepare accurate service tickets and reports.

The ideal candidate has an associate or technical degree and 5+ years of electrical construction experience, knowledge of NEC and NFPA 72, and Notifier experience; NICET I or II is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree required with 5+ years of experience or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 72 is required.
• Experience with Notifier fire alarm systems preferred.
• NICET I or II preferred.
• Strong on-site troubleshooting and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission fire alarm systems on site.
• Layout, assemble and install low voltage equipment for fire alarm systems.
• Test features and ensure optimum functioning.
• Inspect systems and diagnose problems.
• Educate customers on care and maintenance of systems.
• Write and submit customer status and completion reports.
• Oversee and direct helpers/installers.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Code compliance

On-site communication

Education

Associate or technical degree

NICET I or II preferred

Tools

Notifier

Job description

Div. 163 Marianna, FL

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

Benefits

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:

• 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

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.

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