Fire Alarm Technician

Socket.dev; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

NICET training/testing support

Job summary

Total Fire Protection in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Technician to advance in the fire alarm industry. You will perform installation, service, inspection, testing and troubleshooting on commercial systems, working with lead technicians and building a long-term career.

We value problem solving, strong fundamentals, and willingness to progress into programming, commissioning and project leadership as you grow.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of fire alarm experience.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• NICET certification preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Experience with Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, NOTIFIER, Potter, Edwards/EST, Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Simplex or similar platforms.
• Strong fundamentals and the ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, inspect and troubleshoot commercial fire alarm systems.
• Perform panel replacements and system upgrades.
• Install devices and wire SLC/NAC circuits.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of fire alarm systems.
• Document completed work professionally and accurately.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Reading wiring diagrams

Device installation

SLC wiring

NAC wiring

Panel upgrades

Testing and inspection

Troubleshooting

Documentation

NFPA 72 basics

Tools

Fire-Lite

Silent Knight

NOTIFIER

Potter

Edwards/EST

Gamewell-FCI

Siemens

Simplex

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Technician who wants to continue developing their skills and build a long-term career in the fire alarm industry.

Responsibilities:

You'll work on commercial fire alarm installation, service, inspection, testing and troubleshooting throughout the Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and surrounding markets.

Depending on your experience, you'll work independently and alongside our Lead Technicians on:

• Commercial fire alarm installations
• Fire alarm panel replacements and system upgrades
• Device installation and wiring
• SLC and NAC circuits
• Notification appliance systems
• Power supplies and auxiliary equipment
• Sprinkler monitoring and supervisory devices
• Fire pump monitoring
• Elevator recall and related interfaces
• HVAC shutdown
• Door release and other life-safety interfaces
• System & acceptance testing and commissioning
• Troubleshooting and service
• Fire alarm inspections

Most importantly, we don't want you doing the exact same thing three years from now that you're doing today.

As your abilities grow, we'll work to expand your exposure to troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, project leadership and other advanced fire alarm work.

Qualifications:

Our ideal B-Level Technician has approximately 2–5+ years of fire alarm experience and can perform much of the day-to-day work of the trade with limited supervision.

We're looking for someone with experience in areas such as:

• Commercial fire alarm installation
• Reading fire alarm drawings and wiring diagrams
• Installing and terminating initiating and notification devices
• SLC and NAC wiring
• Fire alarm control panels and remote power supplies
• Troubleshooting basic system conditions
• Testing and inspection
• Sprinkler/fire alarm interfaces
• Using meters and appropriate testing equipment
• Understanding basic NFPA 72 requirements
• Documenting completed work professionally

A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Certifications & Systems:

• NICET certification is preferred but not required for the right candidate. If you've already earned NICET Level I or II, we absolutely want to talk with you.
• If you haven't earned NICET yet but have solid field experience and want to pursue certification, we want to help you get there.
• Experience with Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, NOTIFIER, Potter, Edwards/EST, Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Simplex or similar commercial fire alarm platforms is valuable.
• Strong fundamentals and the ability to learn.

What We're Offering

Our goal is to develop technicians.

For someone with the ability and drive, the career path we're building looks like:

B-Level Technician → Senior Technician → Lead Technician → Field Supervisor

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Company phone/tablet
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
  
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid manufacturer training
• NICET training/testing support
• Tool/boot allowance
• Advancement opportunities
• Hands-on training with experienced Lead Technicians
• Direct access to Fire Alarm Division leadership

By joining Total Fire Protection, you not only become part of a dynamic and innovative team but also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth. We are committed to investing in our employees' success and well-being.