Fire Alarm Technician - Troubleshooter

High Rise Fire Protection Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fire alarm and life safety solutions provider as a Fire Alarm Technician! This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with local codes, and providing exceptional service to clients. You'll work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and security of the community. With a focus on professional development, the company offers extensive training and mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your career. If you're passionate about fire safety and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Plans

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k/Profit Sharing

Career Development Opportunities

Training and Mentoring Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of EST Panel troubleshooting experience required.
• 4 years of experience as a fire alarm technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine alarm causes and repair systems.
• Adjust, replace, or repair devices to meet safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and generate system status reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fire Alarm Systems Knowledge

Diagnostic Testing

Code Compliance (NYC, NFPA)

Client Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Certification

Tools

Fire Alarm Control Panel

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

High Rise Fire and Security (HRFS) is a leading fire alarm and life safety solutions provider. We provide a broad range of fire alarm products and services including, but not limited to, the design, installation, service and maintenance of fire alarm systems, card access systems, and surveillance systems. At High Rise, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain thorough and up-to-date industry knowledge as well as provide expertise in local code requirements. Our employees are equipped with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in providing and servicing life safety systems throughout New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

We are currently looking for a Fire Alarm Technician, specializing in troubleshooting with two years of EST Panel experience. The technician will perform the duties and responsibilities of an equivalent level Tester and Inspector as needed, respond to service requests, read and understand system status on Fire Alarm Control Panel (condition, address, device), conduct diagnostic tests to determine cause of alarm and/or trouble system status, as well as ground faults, make requisition required parts when necessary to repair problems, adjust, replace, or repair defective device(s) to meet NYC, NFPA, and HRFS requirements, conduct testing on all repaired devices, identify code issues and non-conformance issues, and make recommendations on alternative solutions to client/office, and perform minor programming repairs as needed and directed by Field Service Managers.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent / Some Trade School / 6 months to 2 years trade school certification
• 4 years of fire alarm technician experience
• 2 years of EST fire alarm panel troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities:

• Perform the duties and responsibilities of a Fire Alarm Technician as needed
• Respond to service requests
• Read and understand system status on Fire Alarm Control Panel (condition, address, device)
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine cause of alarm and/or trouble system status, as well as ground faults
• Requisition required parts when necessary to repair problems
• Adjust, replace, or repair defective device(s) to meet NYC, NFPA, and HRFS requirements
• Conduct testing on all repaired devices as per NYC, NFPA, and HRFS requirements
• Identify code issues and non-conformance issues, and make recommendations on alternative solutions to client/office
• Perform minor programming repairs as needed and directed by Field Service Managers
• Elevate status of service call to Programming Unit as required
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed and materials used
• Generate system status reports upon completion of troubleshooting work
• Maintain positive client relations through professional interactions with clients

High Rise offers a highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription plans for employees and their families, company paid life insurance, 401k/Profit Sharing contributions.

High Rise offers a variety of exciting career development opportunities within the organization. We have a robust learning and development platform that provides training and mentoring to employees at all levels of the organization. Employees are offered the opportunity to take part in a range of internal training initiatives to hone their existing skills and continue to grow professionally in accordance with the changing external environment. In addition, our peer-to-peer coaching program and emphasis on dynamic information exchange between teams ensures that our people are challenged intellectually and given the opportunity to succeed in their role.

Our organization is dynamic, and we pride ourselves on providing a collaborative work environment where employees are consistently engaged and work together to provide top quality service.

Come explore the possibilities at High Rise.