Fire Alarm Technician

APi Group; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan – Matching %

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Flex Spending (FSA) and HSA

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

IDP – Define your career goals and map

Growth opportunities through training

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonuses

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

American Fire Protection Group in Tyler, TX is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to inspect, install, repair, and replace fire alarm equipment for commercial properties, and to perform preventative maintenance.

You will prepare accurate documentation, work on heavy equipment, travel as needed, and ensure a positive customer experience while complying with safety policies and local codes.

Qualifications

• High School degree or the equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in the fire alarm industry.
• Must have FAL.
• Must obtain and retain any licenses required by state/local codes.
• Service experience.
• Technical aptitude.
• Strong verbal communication.
• Customer-focused and customer-driven mindset.
• Thrive in the face of uncertainty.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test, background, and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Learn/Assist with installation of fire protection alarm systems for commercial applications (including piping, valves, and accessories).
• Prepare accurate and timely documentation for work performed, complete monthly vehicle reports, and maintain truck inventory to ensure proper response to customers’ needs.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively - both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure a positive customer experience.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Be detail oriented.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Strong verbal communication

Customer-focused mindset

Education

High School degree or equivalent

2 years of experience in fire alarm industry

Job description

Fire Alarm Technician

The function of this position is to provide reliable, high quality customer support through on‑site inspecting, installing, repairing, and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventative maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturers’ equipment.

Benefits We Offer

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage - Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• 401(k) Plan – Matching %
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Flex Spending (FSA) and HSA
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Define your career goals and create a plan that make the goals attainable
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer Paid Life Insurance

Job Responsibilities

• Learn/Assist with the installation of fire protection alarm systems for commercial application (including piping, valves, and accessories).
• Must prepare accurate and timely documentation for work performed, complete monthly vehicle reports, and maintain truck inventory to ensure proper response to customers’ needs.
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Must communicate effectively - both verbally and in writing.
• Must ensure a positive customer experience.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail oriented.

Job Qualifications

• High School degree or the equivalent
• 2 years of experience with the fire alarm industry
• Must have FAL
• Must obtain and retain any licenses that are required by state and/or local codes
• Service experience
• Technical aptitude
• Strong verbal communication
• Customer-focused and customer-driven mindset
• Thrive in the face of uncertainty
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background, and reference check

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; push; pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Use vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color.
• Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions/circumstances such as with ladders, scaffolding, high lift equipment, wires, ducts, crawl spaces, attics, above ceilings, etc.
• Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with "on call availability" and must be able to travel on short notice.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants with American Fire Protection Group and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.