Fire Alarm Technician Trainee Knoxville

Eagle Fire; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Fire is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician Trainee to support low-voltage systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, programming, and customer interaction, with an emphasis on safety and equipment handling. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

$2,000 Employee Referral Program

Relocation Assistance

Apprenticeship opportunities

Boot Reimbursement (1x a year)

Employee Assistance Program

10 Paid Holidays

NICET Test Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Uniforms Provided

Qualifications

• Experience installing and servicing Voice and Data, Security, Fire Alarm and CCTV equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a good record.
• OSHA 10 or higher preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls for troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment.
• Program and test various low-voltage systems.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Programming low-voltage systems

Customer relationship management

Use of hand and power tools

Job description

Building Systems Technology, Inc. (BST) has offices located throughout East Tennessee, Middle
Tennessee, and Alabama. BST is a regional leader in life safety, security, communication, and
voice/data systems, serving thousands of customers throughout the Southeastern United States. BST
offers an array of fire alarm, integrated security, sound and communications, nurse call, voice/data,
and customized low voltage systems. We offer our industry-leading product solutions, system
designs and services to commercial and industrial building owners, government installations,
schools, universities, hospitals, and anywhere life safety, security, property protection and reliable IT
structured cabling systems are vital.

Fire Alarm Technician Trainee position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Responding to service calls for troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment
• Programming and testing of various low-voltage systems
• Rotating on-call (available to dispatch for after-hours service when assigned as the primary
on-call technician)
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, and operational/product
manuals.
• Carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work in unusual and difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, crawl
spaces and above ceilings
• Use a variety of hand and power tools
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers and their staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
Overnight travel may be required.
Benefits:
In addition to standard benefits, new employees are eligible for
BST Perks:
• $2,000 Employee Referral Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Boot Reimbursement (1x a year)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• NICET Test Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniforms Provided
Qualifications:
• Experience installing and servicing Voice and Data, Security, Fire Alarm and CCTV
equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with good record
• OSHA 10 or higher preferred, not required
• Successfully pass drug test
• Must pass security background check to obtain alarm license.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer requirements. May be required to work overtime and be on call, to respond to emergency situations. Building Systems Technology, Inc. is an EST Strategic Partner. We offer an excellent benefit
program, competitive compensation, and advancement opportunities.