Fire Alarm Technician

Manatal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatal is seeking experienced Fire Alarm Technicians for service and project assignments primarily at Walmart stores. This role entails installing and troubleshooting fire alarm panels, CCTV, and access control systems while offering strong compensation and benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.

Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability insurance.

Generous paid vacation time and holidays.

Company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement plans.

Per-diem allowances for overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
• Certification to operate a BOOM or scissor lift.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings.
• Test newly installed fire alarm systems to ensure operational compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

NICET Certification

Life Safety License

Physical Security License

Tools

Telecommunication tools

Job description

We are currently seekingexperienced Fire Alarm Technicians for service and projectassignments within the 4-6 hour radius of where you live. Candidatesmust be comfortable with day or night shifts and willing to travelfor up to 4 weeks at a time.

This role works primarily atWalmart stores to install new or upgraded fire alarm panels andassociated devices, including CCTV and Access Control systems. Therole requires expertise in installing commercial fire alarm panelsand devices, along with strong troubleshooting skills.

Ideal candidates will beself-driven and dependable, capable of working independently andadept at problem-solving to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.We offer long-term employment with competitive compensation and acomprehensive benefits package that emphasizes our commitment to ourteam members.

Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, or upgrade firealarm systems and program control panels according to building plansand electrical layouts.
• Mountsensors at appropriate locations, including drilling holes forcabling and accessing crawlspaces or attics.
• Ensureall work complies with current codes and regulations.
• Runlow voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drillingconcrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Completeall wiring, connections, and equipment installations to ensurecompliance with electrical and fire codes.
• Testnewly installed fire alarm systems and component devices to ensurethey are operational.
• Troubleshootnew system installations to ensure proper functioning and compliancewith local, county, state, or federal codes, and legal and/orinsurance requirements.

Requirements:

• NICET certification (Preferred,but not required)
• Current/validstate-required Physical Security license and/or Life Safety licensein the applicable technology
• Experiencereading blueprints and site maps
• Knowledgeof NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72
• Experiencewith burglar alarms, access control, and CCTV is a plus
• Excellentcustomer relationship and communication skills, both verbal andwritten
• Proficiencyin troubleshooting switches, WiFi, and routers
• Certificationto operate a BOOM or scissor lift, with the ability to work atheights
• Basictelecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation
• Validdriver's license with a clean driving record (no DUI or DWI in thelast three years)

Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive hourly pay ranging$25-$45/hr, based on experience, licenses and location.
• Fullypaid medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Lifeinsurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Generouspaid vacation time and holidays.
• Additionalbenefits including Teladoc, TriaHealth, and services for legal andidentity theft protection.
• Company-matched401(k) and IRA retirement plans.
• Per-diemallowances for overnight travel.