Fire Alarm Technician

Rapid Fire Safety & Security LLC; Green Acres Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RapidFire Safety & Security LLC in Texas is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Technician with a Texas Fire Alarm License to join our team. You will plan, organize and direct the completion of service/installations.

As a technician you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fire life safety and security systems, keep detailed service records, and respond to after-hours emergencies while ensuring compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Texas Fire Alarm License.
• Minimum 2 years of wiring, installing, and programming security, fire, and CCTV systems.
• Familiarity with alarm panels: DSC, NAPCO, DMP, GE and others.
• Familiarity with fire panels including Honeywell, Potter, Hochiki and others.
• Must be able to work without supervision.
• Be able to lift tools and equipment up to 50 pounds; climb ladders and pull wire.
• Clean driving record; willing to submit to a drug test / background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service troubleshooting and repair of systems in an efficient and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, material used, and problems identified.
• Coordinate with the office manager/dispatcher to complete service/work orders.
• Diagnose causes of problems or failures to identify repairs.
• Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve safety concerns.
• Perform state licensed fire alarm inspections.
• Provide excellent service.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Problem solving

Tools

DSC alarm panel

NAPCO alarm panel

DMP alarm panel

GE alarm panel

Honeywell fire panel

Potter fire panel

Hochiki fire panel

Job description

Description

About RapidFire Safety & Security

RapidFire Safety & Security is a leading provider of fire life safety and security solutions, earning customer trust by delivering exceptional value through strategic acquisitions, allowing us to drive organic growth in every market through the excellence of our teammates.

Job Summary

RapidFire Safety & Security looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Technician with a Texas Fire Alarm License to join our team. Must be self-motivated and able to plan, organize and direct the completion of service /installations.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service troubleshooting and repair of systems in an efficient and professional manner – this includes knowing how to find an answer if you don’t know it!
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, material used, and the nature of any problem encountered or identified with the system
• Coordinate with office manager/dispatcher for the purpose of completing service and work orders efficiently.
• Diagnoses cause problems or failures in systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and systems repair.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of equipment required to complete service.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Perform state licensed fire alarm inspections
• Provide excellent service

Knowledge, Skill & Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and Texas FAL
• MUST have a MINIMUM of 2 years installation and experience in wiring, installing and programming security systems, fire systems and CCTV systems.
• Familiarity with various alarm control panels including DSC, NAPCO, DMP, GE, and others
• Familiarity with fire panels including Honeywell, Potter, Hochiki and others
• Must be able to work without supervision
• Be able to lift tools and equipment up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, pull wire, etc.
• Strong attention to detail
• All applicants must have a CLEAN driving record, excellent attendance record and be willing to submit to a drug test / background chec