Fire Alarm Technician (Destin, FL)

The Planet Group; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Fire Alarm Technician in Destin, FL to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair fire/life safety systems. Servicing multiple manufacturers, the role requires NFPA compliance and training of staff. The position is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA).

Responsibilities include on-site testing, documentation, and supporting safety compliance with healthcare facilities; NICET II certification is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of healthcare facilities experience.
• 3+ years in installing and testing low voltage Fire/Life Safety systems.
• NICET II or higher certification required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, repair, and test electronic fire alarm systems per NFPA standards.
• Support Fire/Life Safety compliance with Joint Commission and healthcare facilities.
• Inspect, maintain, and test fire alarm equipment on site; test suppression systems.
• Complete NFPA inspection/test reports and identify deficiencies.
• Train Maintenance & Operations staff on system operation.
• Assist customers with questions professionally.

Skills

Healthcare facilities experience

Low voltage systems testing

NFPA standards knowledge

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Education

NICET II certified (Fire Alarm Systems)

NEBB/AABC certification

Electrical knowledge basics

Tools

Test equipment (multimeter, analyzer)

Job description

Job Title: Fire Alarm Technician Location: Destin, FL Pay: $28.19/hour Work Schedule: M-F (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift) Start: ASAP

Job Summary: This role is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fire/life safety systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA standards. The technician will service multiple fire alarm system manufacturers, maintain water-based suppression systems, complete accurate NFPA test reports, interpret technical drawings and manuals, train maintenance staff on system operation, and provide professional support to customers. This position is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs installation service repairs and testing on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products in accordance with manufacture's specifications and National Fire Protection Association standards.
• Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers Fire/Life Safety Systems.
• Support fire and life safety compliance activities associated with Joint Commission (TJC), NFPA, and healthcare facility requirements, including inspections, testing, documentation, deficiency identification, and corrective action tracking.
• Inspect, maintain, and test all fire alarm equipment on site, and replaces defective components as needed, test initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter, makes needed repairs, and checks pressure gauges on suppression systems, such as wet pipe, and test electric fire pumps monthly.
• Accurately complete NFPA inspection and test reports, document deficiencies in fire alarm and water-based fire protection systems, and initiate corrective maintenance recommendations as required
• Train the Maintenance & Operations staff in operation and basic maintenance of the installed fire alarm systems smoke detectors and duct detectors.
• Assist customers with all questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in healthcare facilities
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in the installation and testing of low voltage systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Preferred Simplex product knowledge and training and working knowledge of Windows based programs.
• NICET II certified in the appropriate certificate program for the work to be performed (Level II certification in Inspection of Fire Alarm Systems, Level II (or greater) certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, or Special Hazard Suppression Systems).
• National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) or Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) Certification required
• Must have fundamental knowledge of electricity. (i.e.: Ohm's law, resistance and AC/DC Circuits.)
• Working knowledge of fire alarm systems, both conventional and addressable.
• Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer and battery analyzer.
• Knowledge of NFPA Standards and Codes
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals.