Fire Alarm Service Technician

Ryan Fireprotection Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Fireprotection Inc. in South Bend, IN is seeking a field-oriented alarm technician. The role involves electrical and system work on fire alarm networks, reading blueprints, ladder use, and on-site service at customer locations.

Candidates should have construction background, a valid driver’s license, and be physically fit to perform installations and servicing. NICET II/III is preferred but not required; high school diploma or GED is required. A motor vehicle check will be performed.

Qualifications

• Construction background.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; able to drive to job sites.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be physically fit to do the work of the trade.
• Must have other than dishonorable discharge from the military (if applicable).
• NICET II or III in Fire Alarm preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Technical aptitude.
• Computer literate.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Able to work in a lift (no fear of heights).
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must provide basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, strippers, lineman pliers, tape measure).
• Ability to work alone or with others.
• Able to read & follow blueprints/drawings.
• Ability to decipher the resistor color code.
• Ability to read, use and understand a multi-meter.
• Ability to use a telephone butt-set.
• Ability to use a tone generator.
• Device replacement skills (reprogramming a new device).
• Ability to disable most fire alarm panel NAC circuits.
• Advanced Troubleshooting Skills (ability to chase a fault using voltage instead of resistance).
• Ability to troubleshoot a conventional alarm system.
• Ability to layout a system add for estimating purposes.
• Fiscally responsible for their projects.
• Ability to program advanced fire alarm systems (network, voice, extended).
• Ability to troubleshoot voice circuitry
• Ability to troubleshoot networked systems
• NICET II or III in Fire Alarm preferred but not required.
• Factory Trained on any Fire Alarm system

Skills

Construction background

Valid driver's license

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Location: South Bend, IN

Job Id:962

# of Openings:1

Department: Alarm

Key Responsibilities

• Technical aptitude
• Computer Literate
• Able to climb ladders
• Able to work in a lift (no fear of heights)
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must provide basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, strippers, lineman pliers, tape measure)
• Ability to work alone or with others
• Able to read & follow blueprints/drawings
• Ability to decipher the resistor color code
• Ability to read, use and understand a multi-meter
• Ability to use a telephone butt-set
• Ability to use a tone generator
• Device replacement skills (reprogramming a new device)
• Ability to disable most fire alarm panel NAC circuits
• Advanced Troubleshooting Skills (ability to chase a fault using voltage instead of resistance)
• Ability to troubleshoot a conventional alarm system
• Ability to layout a system add for estimating purposes
• Fiscally responsible for their projects
• Ability to program advanced fire alarm systems (network, voice, extended)
• Ability to troubleshoot voice circuitry
• Ability to troubleshoot networked systems
• NICET II or III in Fire Alarm preferred but not required
• Factory Trained on any Fire Alarm system

Requirements

• Construction background
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. The ability to drive to job sites / work locations is a requirement of this position. A motor vehicle record (MVR) check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be physically fit to do the work of the trade
• Must have other than dishonorable discharge from the military (if applicable)