Fire Systems Technician III

EnvelopiQ; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

EnvelopiQ, part of the Envelop Group, seeks a Fire Systems Technician 3 to install, program, troubleshoot, configure, commission, and service fire alarm systems at customer sites in Indianapolis and nearby areas. You will handle panel programming, testing, as-built drawings, and customer training, while ensuring life-safety compliance and high-quality service.

Strong reading of blueprints and familiarity with low-voltage work are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade courses preferred.
• 4+ years in installation/maintenance of low voltage systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and manuals; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems.
• Ensure life-safety and code compliance per standards and local ordinances.
• Perform programming, testing, final inspections, drawings, and training.
• Submit all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Identify and fix system malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Build strong customer relationships through service excellence.
• Maintain service vehicle and assist with training junior techs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Blueprint reading

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational trade courses preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Digital analyzer

commissioning devices

Office 365 / IOS / Android

Job description

A part of the Envelop Group family of companies, EnvelopiQ views technology as an enabler that can: reinvent the user experience, streamline operational effectiveness, and smartly evolve current business models. The approach to smartly integrate technology allows customers to leverage the data to create outcomes with impact.

The Fire Systems Technician 3 will be responsible for installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites, including panel programming, resolving low voltage circuit troubles, and system testing.

What you'll do:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems.
• Confirm compliance with applicable life-safety and fire-safety requirements as mandated by standards, codes, manufacturer requirements, federal, state, and local ordinances, and customer expectations.
• Perform programming, testing, final inspections, as-built drawings, and customer training for installations.
• Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Detect and troubleshoot system malfunctions efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Build strong relationships with customers through effective communication and exceptional service.
• Maintain vehicle in clean and orderly fashion. Keep vehicle stocked with parts, equipment, and supplies, necessary to perform the job
• Assist with training of lower level technicians
• Other duties as assigned.

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Vocational or trade school courses in electrical, electronics, or communication systems preferred.
• 4+ year of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of low voltage systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals is preferred.
• Proficiency with hand tools, test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
• The ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Proven ability with basic computer functions, operating systems and software applications such as Office 365, Apple IOS, and or Android.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Sense of urgency, self-initiative, dedication, and sense of ownership.
• Effective written and verbal interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Outstanding ability to follow through from start to finish of work.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to balance multiple priorities.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to satisfy requirements imposed by specific projects, customers, or company needs including to be vaccinated for the flu and/or Covid-19, and subject to all applicable laws.
• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.