Fire Alarm Systems Technician

Sciens Building Solutions; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short-term and long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle

Professional career development opportunities

Job summary

A fire safety solutions provider is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician in Rochester, NY. The role involves programming, troubleshooting, and coordinating with various teams to ensure proper fire alarm installation and commissioning. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience, knowledge of NFPA standards, and effective communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off and 401(k) matching, are offered.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a technician role within the fire detection and protection environment.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems.
• Ability to program and commission mid-range fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing system layouts and coordinating with engineering.
• Responsible for programming, commissioning, and final acceptance of fire alarm systems.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other technicians.

Skills

Programming

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of fire industry

Organizational skills

Education

NICET level I

Job description

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West Fire Systems Inc A Divison of Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician with programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting capabilities and experience. This position will work closely with our sales team, field project teams, and clients to ensure a sound design, and seamless installation and commissioning of our fire alarm solutions. This is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of executing projects. Customer and employee interface require a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written are important elements of the position.

What you’ll be doing (and doing well!)

• Responsible for reviewing system layouts and coordinating with engineering, project management, and sales departments for a successful project execution.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs of activity.
• Responsible for programming, commissioning and final acceptance by customers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) of complex fire alarm systems.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for complex troubleshooting and effective resolution.
• Responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Responsible for programming systems via laptop computers.
• Oversight for project inventory and responsible for vehicle inventory.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other technicians.
• Customer-focused, skilled in project and people management.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of fire industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to travel occasionally overnight as needed.

What we like about you

• Two to five years of experience in a technician role within the fire detection and protection environment.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems.
• Ability to program and commission mid-range fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Knowledge of Florida fire procedures, filing, and requirements.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• NICET level I.

What we’re bringing to the table

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.

$28.00 to $38.00 per hour based on experience.