Fire Alarm Service Technician: Troubleshooter & Installer

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son in Fort Wayne is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Technician to join our Fire Protection team. You will perform inspections, testing, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience with fire and life safety systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read and interpret system drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; 2-4 year degree in a technical field from accredited college or university.
• NICET Certification preferred.
• Installation of low voltage systems, Fire/Life Safety Systems, Access Control Systems, Nurse Call Systems, Paging Systems, School Clock Systems, HVAC controls, elevator controllers, and Telephone Systems experience preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of test equipment including multi-meters, digital analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communicating devices.
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with inadvertent system discharge for the purpose of inspection, testing and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Ohm's law, resistance and AC/DC circuits
• Programming experience is preferred
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, IOS and database programs
• Must have the ability to lift/move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs; work in ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm, suppression and releasing systems as well as associated devices in accordance with industry standards.
• Responsible for reading and understanding assigned project documentation and work orders including scope of work for inspections and determine if additional information is needed.
• Manage daily call activity and program system products, including networking and programming.
• Report to assignment with required testing tools including suitable multi-meter, hand tools, printer, etc
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, software/systems, programs, schematics, and operation/product manuals consistent with the level of training received.
• Prepare associated paperwork/forms for customer service activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED; technical degree

NICET Certification preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Digital analyzers

Frequency meters

Decibel meters

Communicating devices

Job description

Shambaugh & Son in Fort Wayne is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Technician to join our Fire Protection team. You will perform inspections, testing, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience with fire and life safety systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read and interpret system drawings and specifications.