Fire Alarm Technician

Express Fire Systems; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid Holiday

401k matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Company Vehicle

Job summary

A leading fire safety service provider in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician. This role entails troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and inspecting fire alarm systems along with other low-voltage safety systems in commercial buildings. Candidates must possess a low voltage license in Oregon and Washington and have excellent customer service skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $40-$55 based on experience, along with benefits including 401k matching, medical, and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• Need to have a low voltage license in Oregon and Washington.
• The ability to install and connect radio and cellular dialers.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties which may change often.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, program, test, and inspect fire alarm systems.
• Perform upgrades for fire alarms and other low-voltage life safety systems.
• Commission and certify new systems for commercial buildings.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Proficiency using a PC

Experience with IP network-based systems

Education

Low voltage license in Oregon and Washington

NICET Certification II (preferred)

Job description

Overview

$40- $55 an hour based on experience and certifications. Immediate opening for a Full Time or Part Time Fire Alarm Technician to troubleshoot, repair, install, program, test, inspect, and perform upgrades for fire alarms and other low-voltage life safety systems as well as to commission and certify new systems for public and private sector commercial buildings.

Requirements

• Need to have a low voltage license in Oregon and Washington.
• Proficiency using a PC.
• Experience with IP network-based systems.
• The ability to install and connect radio and cellular dialers.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• NICET Certification II is preferred.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties which may change often.
• Maintain silence regarding confidential information
• Evaluate the information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
• Make decisions based on personal judgment; work under pressure; do basic arithmetic and write legibly.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

Benefits

• Vacation.
• Paid Holiday.
• 401k matching.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Company Vehicle