Fire Alarm Trainee

Century Fire Protection; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Holidays

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Marianna, FL is seeking a skilled installer helper to assist lead installers and foremen with fire detection and alarm system installations and service. This role involves work on new and existing buildings, running conduit, wires, and panels as part of life-safety projects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of construction-related experience; basic installation experience with alarm or security systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of construction related experience preferred.
• Basic installation experience or education/training with alarm or security systems or other electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of low voltage components (smoke detectors, pull stations, cameras, door contacts).
• Drill holes and route wiring through walls, ceilings, and conduit.
• Feed or pull cables through access points and hangers; test and finalize connections.
• Mount and adjust control panels, test circuits and sensors, and ensure proper operation.
• Maintain good relationships with coworkers, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Alarm systems installation

Security systems

Electrical basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Div. 164 Marianna, FL

Summary

Assist Lead Installers and/or Foreman or Field Supervisors with installation and service of fire detection and alarm systems, security and access control systems, and other life safety systems in new and existing buildings in all types of construction, using conduit, hangers, wires, alarm devices, and panels.

Summary

Assist Lead Installers and/or Foreman or Field Supervisors with installation and service of fire detection and alarm systems, security and access control systems, and other life safety systems in new and existing buildings in all types of construction, using conduit, hangers, wires, alarm devices, and panels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of components that make up the low voltage systems such as smoke detectors, pull stations, video cameras, door contacts, etc.
• Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, floors, etc.
• Feed or pull cables through access holes, roof spaces, wall cavities, conduit, j-hooks, bridle rings, etc.
• Check wiring, install raceway, equipment and special boxes, and assist with final connections and testing.
• Mount and fasten control panels; adjust the sensitivity of devices or set addresses of devices.
• Test and repair circuits and sensors by following wiring and system specifications.
• Test batteries, keypad and annunciator programming, notification appliances, and security features in order to ensure proper functioning.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships between co-workers, customers, and suppliers.

Additional Requirements

Pre-employment drug screen; overtime may be required.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1-2 years of construction related experience preferred. Basic installation experience or education/training with alarm or security systems or other electrical systems.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills.

Benefits

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident