Fire Alarm Technician – EST4 & NFPA 72 Expert

AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc.; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

AMPAM, through its Coastal Fire & Integration Systems division, is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Technician to perform testing, inspections, service, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Edwards EST4 fire alarm and life safety systems in the San Diego area, including Poway.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of fire alarm experience, knowledge of NFPA 72, and the ability to read drawings and documents. Edwards EST4 experience is strongly preferred, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of fire alarm service, inspection, testing, or troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working with commercial fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and applicable fire alarm codes.
• Ability to read and interpret fire alarm plans and specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and monthly fire alarm inspections in accordance with NFPA 72 and local AHJ requirements.
• Test and inspect fire alarm systems, initiating devices, notification appliances, sprinkler monitoring devices, duct detectors, relays, annunciators, and related life safety equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose Edwards EST4 fire alarm system issues.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Complete inspection reports, service documentation, and deficiency reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support fire alarm acceptance testing and customer inspections.
• Read and interpret fire alarm drawings, riser diagrams, and system documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, inspectors, project managers, and internal service teams.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Provide exceptional customer service while representing AMPAM and Coastal Fire & Integration Systems.

Skills

Fire alarm service

NFPA 72 knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Customer service

Edwards EST4 experience

Tools

Edwards EST4

Edwards EST3

Low-voltage systems

Job description

AMPAM, through its Coastal Fire & Integration Systems division, is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Technician to perform testing, inspections, service, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Edwards EST4 fire alarm and life safety systems in the San Diego area, including Poway.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of fire alarm experience, knowledge of NFPA 72, and the ability to read drawings and documents. Edwards EST4 experience is strongly preferred, and a valid driver's license is required.