Fire Alarm Technician

SSI Fire & Safety Holdings, LLC.; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

State Systems - Protecting Life & Property:

State Systems, Inc. is growing and seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team! Founded in Memphis, Tennessee, we have grown our company to serve businesses and organizations in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama.

Company Profile:

State Systems is a privately owned total protection company based in Memphis, Tenn., that seeks to embody its mission of protecting life and property into every client and product every day. Long-known in the Mid-South for its family owned leadership and life safety systems, the company’s longest-standing and best-known services – such as fire protection equipment, training and cleaning services – have been enhanced by new technology services such as network integration, structured cabling systems and wireless support.

By operating with the utmost integrity, offering superior products and excellent customer service, State Systems has positioned itself as a leader in numerous industries providing a wide range of products and services through four divisions: Fire Protection, Cleaning Services, Technology and Low Voltage. Each division features highly trained and industry-certified professional technicians to install and maintain your system to perform as specified.

Position: Fire Alarm Technician

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Alarm Technician to join our team. The Fire Alarm Technician should be a self-motivated, customer service-oriented individual with strong communication skills and working knowledge of Fire & Life Safety systems.

What You'll Do:

• Complete fire alarm installation and/or service projects.
• Ensure all work is performed to NFPA 72 and company standards with quality installations, service, and inspections.
• Must be able to walk and climb ladders to safely test fire alarm systems such as smoke detectors, heat detectors, and pull stations as needed.
• Complete fire alarm installation/programming projects as efficiently as possible and communicate issues to the fire alarm projects admin team in a timely manner.
• Work within a team of fire alarm technicians and professionals to collaborate, problem solve, and learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently when necessary to self-manage and complete jobs within the allotted time.
• Complete jobs and daily tasks using company software.
• Work in compliance with the company safety policies and procedures to always ensure safety of self and others.
• Work with the managers, supervisors, and office staff to ensure a seamless process from scheduling to billing.
• Strong communication and accurate report completion are a must.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with both clients and departmental employees (this is an absolute must).
• Self-starter with desire to excel.
• Motivated to complete daily tasks.
• Learn to give the client what they need to ensure their system(s) are performing to their peak potential.
• Become trained on mobile devices to complete the job (PDA/Handheld scanner).
• NICET Certification preferred (NICET Level I).
• Valid driver's license.
• Low Voltage License (Preferred).
• Learn to troubleshoot issues in the field and present potential resolutions to supervisor(s).
• Must be dependable.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to push and pull items greater than 40 pounds, as needed.
• Ability to safely use and climb a ladder and reach a height of at least 12 - 24 feet.
• Ability to work comfortably at a height greater than 12 - 24 feet.
• Constant walking, standing, carrying/handling objects, climbing ladders and eye/hand/foot coordination.

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) / 401(k) matching.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary insurance.
• Company vehicle (if applicable).
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Referral program.
• Accident & critical illness benefits.
• Hospital indemnity benefits.
• Wellness benefits.

State Systems is committed to helping you achieve your best health & rewards you for taking part in a wellness program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer: EEO/Drug Free/M/F/Disability/Veterans