Fire Systems Technical Representative

Arrayo; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Credit union

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

ARK Systems, Inc. seeks a Fire Systems Technical Representative to program and service fire alarm and related electronic systems for contractors and customers in Maryland and Virginia.

Requires knowledge of NFPA requirements, field electronics experience, and ability to obtain MD/VA security licenses. AA degree in Electronics and 3–5 years of related industry experience encouraged. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA alarm system requirements and code interpretation.
• Customer relations experience and skills.
• Ability to obtain Maryland and Virginia security technician licenses.
• Field electronic practical experience required.
• Good communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Programs control panels and systems per plans and codes.
• Performs testing and troubleshooting as required.
• Terminates devices and panel wiring.
• Communicates with customers and ARK team to ensure proper operation.
• Pursue certifications and maintain life-safety system knowledge.
• Drive to/from job sites with a clean driving record.

Skills

Customer relations

Field electronics

Code compliance

Education

AA degree in Electronics

Job description

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ARK Systems, Inc., has been providing superior service to our valued customers since 1973. We specialize in the systems integration of fire, security, sound, voice and data systems.

We are seeking an experienced, career-oriented Fire Systems Technical Representative. This position is responsible for representing ARK by interacting with the contractors and customers, by programming and servicing fire alarm and other electronic systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programs control panels and systems for proper operation per plans, specifications and code requirements.
• Performs testing and troubleshooting as required.
• Terminates devices and panel wiring.
• Communicates with ARK team members to effectively pursue company goals of installing and servicing alarm systems according to acceptable standards and practices.
• Communicates with customer concerning the importance, operation and status of their life safety system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates would possess the following:

• Must have knowledge of NFPA alarm system requirements and have the ability to interpret code books and handbooks.
• Must have customer relations experience and skills.
• Ability to obtain a Maryland and Virginia security technician license.
• Field electronic practical experience required.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• Must have a positive and respectful attitude and maintain good working relationships with management staff and employees.
• Must maintain good driving record (insurable through our insurance carrier) for driving to/from job sites.
• Willingness to achieve various certifications of the industry.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

Various alarm systems, test equipment, communications equipment, drills and other hand tools. Systems application software as required

Education and Experience Required:

Requires an AA degree in Electronics or equivalent technical school training supplemented with 3-5 years of related industry experience. Computer literacy required and system specific training.

ARK offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• medical (PPO/HMO)
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• credit union
• vacation and sick leave plans
• matching 401(k) Plan

Enjoy the opportunity to work with state of the art technology! Maximize your potential with ARK!