Fire Alarm Systems Technician

Convergint; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 13 days

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Life insurance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

CSR Day

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a full-time Fire Alarm Technician to install, program, start-up, certify, and train customers on fire-alarm systems for small to mid-size projects. The role involves testing, documentation, and ensuring safety procedures are followed on site.

You will join a culture that values growth, integrity, and exceptional service while supporting customers and building engineers through all phases of testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer focus and ability to work under pressure.
• Willing to learn fire alarm systems and electronic security systems.
• Be a self-starter and work well with supervision.
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude with hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, and service commercial fire-alarm systems within assigned buildings.
• Ensure testing equipment and materials are on site for testing and inspection.
• Identify and report problems or discrepancies in the systems you inspect.
• Complete required documentation including deficiency repair recommendations.
• Follow structured inspection schedules and maintain accurate records.
• Provide instruction to customers on system operation and inspections.
• Interact with building personnel before, during, and after testing; ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer focus

Willing to learn

Self-starter

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Driver's license

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Fire Alarm Technician to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will install, program, system start-up/check-out, certify, and customer train on assigned projects including small or less complex projects. As a Fire Alarm Technician, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Fire Alarm Technician.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Test, inspect, and service commercial fire-alarm systems within assigned buildings.
• Ensure required testing equipment and materials are on site for effective and safe testing and inspection process.
• Identify and report problems or discrepancies found in the systems you inspect.
• Complete required documentation including deficiency repair recommendations.
• Follow and maintain highly structured inspection schedules.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tests performed.
• Complete service ticket documentation before leaving customer site.
• Provide instruction to customer personnel regarding proper system operation and routine inspections.
• Interact with building owner or building engineer prior to, during, and following completion of the testing process.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with all inspections and testing.
• Review reports and initiate next steps as necessary.
• Follow all local, corporate, and OSHA safety procedures and policies.
• Complete assigned training and certification within time frames required for the position.
• Main train or assist less experienced colleagues on the job.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You’ll Need

• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Willing to learn technical skills and/or experience related to fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems.
• To be a self-starter and work well with direct supervision.
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper).
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel locally to jobsites on a regular basis. Minimal overnight travel may be required.

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements

Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience: (but not required):

• Relevant field service

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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