Fire Alarm Technician

Specialized Fire & Security Inc; Riverdale (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits subsidized 82.5%

Additional benefits available for buy

Paid time off 15 days to start

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Specialized Fire & Security Inc. seeks a motivated Fire Alarm Technician to provide field support, conduct on-site installations and repairs, and train customer personnel.

The role includes coordinating with contractors, commissioning systems, and handling on-call emergencies. Requirements include an Associate degree in Electronics or related field (NICET Level I a plus), fluent English, legal US work authorization, and at least 3 years in fire safety product installation/maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics or related field or equivalent experience in installation/maintenance of low voltage electronic systems.
• NICET Level I certification is preferred/required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings and prints.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors for installation of fire alarm systems.
• Perform system commissioning including loading software and modifications.
• Test and inspect fire alarm systems under maintenance agreements.
• Troubleshoot and repair network hardware and software issues.
• Identify code and non-conformance issues and make recommendations.
• Generate detailed daily reports of activities and materials used.
• Support emergency on-call assignments on a rotational schedule.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

Strong communication

Read drawings

Independent and team work

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

NICET Certification Level I

Tools

Siemens Fire Alarm Equipment

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Fire Alarm Technician to join our team. In this role, you will provide technical field support and service to our customers. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving customer issues, conducting on site installations and repairs, as well as on-going training for customer personnel. As your employer, we offer an advancement plan. If you are an ambitious and self-motivated professional with a strong background in fire alarm safety products, we would love to have you as part of our team.

• subsidize 82.5% of the cost of your medical benefits.
• Other benefits are available for purchase by the employee, i.e. vision, dental, etc
• New hires receive 15 days of PTO to start beginning January 1. Prorated prior to January 1. PTO increases with years in service.
• Employees are paid for 10 company holidays.

The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for the following:

• Coordinate with contractors in the process of installation of fire alarm systems sold by our company
• Perform system commissioning on fire alarm systems including loading software programs and implementing modifications as necessary
• Conduct testing and inspect fire alarm systems under maintenance agreements
• Troubleshoot and repair network hardware and software issues
• Identify code and non-conformance issues
• Makes recommendations regarding both systems installations and service contract facilities
• Generate detailed daily reports, using Company software, on activities completed, deferred and those requiring further action or material
• Support emergency on-call assignments based on rotational schedule

The qualified candidate for a Fire Alarm Technician should possess the following requirements:

• Associates degree in Electronics or related field or equivalent experience in the installation and maintenance of low voltage electronic systems
• Fluent In English
• Must be legally authorized to live within the United States
• Must be legally authorized to work within the United States
• Must be a legal citizen of the United States
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the installation and maintenance of Fire Safety Products
• Knowledge of Siemens Fire Alarm Equipment is a plus
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) Certification Requirements - Level I
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• The ability to read architectural and engineering drawings and prints
• Skilled in the PC applications in a client/server environment
• Ability to work independently and in team environment
• Ability to lift seventy-five (75) pounds unassisted
• Ability to work on a lift up to 40 feet
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
• Must have valid state drivers license and good driving record

Compensation details:

24-40 Hourly Wage