Fire Alarm Technician

Midwest Alarm Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401K/403b Plan

Educational Assistance

Special Incentive Plans

Job summary

Midwest Alarm Services is seeking a qualified installer/service technician for commercial fire alarm and life safety systems. You will install, service, and maintain Notifier, Simplex and related technologies across multiple locations.

Required to obtain NICET II within two years and hold a valid driver’s license; electronics background is valued. Excellent benefits, on‑site work, and a company vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; electronics training is preferred.
• Must obtain NICET II certification within 2 years of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and licenses/certifications for security work as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain commercial fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Program or reprogram systems using programming software and tools.
• Test and verify systems to meet manufacturer specifications.
• Keep company vehicles clean and perform daily paperwork.
• Occasionally supervise other technicians and be on-call as needed.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Electrical installation

On-site troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electronics degree

Tools

Notifier

Simplex

EST

Card Access Systems

Nurse Call Systems

Job description

Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in 1998.Today, Midwest Alarm Services has15 locations throughout the Midwestand is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top-notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.
Our experts primarily work withcontractors, building owners, property managers, andfacilities directors to design and implement reliable life safety solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Job Skills / Requirements

The purpose of this position is to install, service and maintain commercial fire alarm and other Life Safety systems.

Why Midwest?

• Competitive Wages based on skill level, experience, and certifications
• Training and field support are provided to assist you with achieving your goals
• Company vehicle and cell phone are provided
• Enhanced benefits
• Provide top-notch service and repair specified electronic life safety systems and peripheral devices.
• Maintain compliance with company policies; consult with supervisor/management regularly.
• Test and verify that all systems and devices (alarm panels, sirens, horns, strobes, etc.) function properly and are in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• Program or reprogram systems using programming software, computers, or programming tools.
• Keep company vehicles clean and in good operating order (i.e. handle periodic oil changes & and fueling
• Complete proper paperwork and submit to the appropriate department on a daily basis.
• Occasionally need to be on-call | May oversee other technicians as necessary

Who We’re Looking For:

• A positive and driven individual who takes pride in their work and is always willing to help
• High School Diploma or GED | A Degree in Electronics (1-3 years of related experience/training preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Must be able to obtain NICET II Certification within 2 years of employment
• Must be able to obtain specified licenses/certifications to perform work in the security industry according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the State in which the branch operates.
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience installing or servicing the following systems is highly desired:
• Notifier, Simplex, EST or similar fire alarm systems
• Card Access Systems
• Nurse Call Systems

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Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance, Special Incentive Plans

This job reports to the Operations Manager