Fire Test & Inspect Tech II

Everon; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan and company match

Short/long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Everon in Fremont, CA is seeking a dedicated Fire Alarm Technician to perform routine tests, inspections, and documentation of fire alarm, sprinkler, and safety systems. You will verify operations, prepare deficiency reports, and communicate with customers and service management to schedule work.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or vocational training, be proficient with PCs, read blueprints, and pursue NICET Level I certifications within a year.

Qualifications

• Requires high school or vocational training and strong PC skills.
• Experience inspecting fire alarm or sprinkler systems preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and related docs in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tests and inspections of fire alarm, fire safety and sprinkler systems.
• Document deficiencies and verify proper operation with timely reports.
• Prepare inspection/deficiency reports for management review.
• Coordinate with service management to schedule work.
• Explain work performed to customers and address questions or concerns.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and a positive experience.
• Maintain and organize truck inventory of parts and tools.
• Adhere to safety policies and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PC proficiency

Blueprint reading

Customer communication

Education

High School diploma or vocational training

NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems

NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems

Job description

• Conducts routine tests and inspections, documents deficiencies of fire alarm systems, fire safety systems, fire sprinkler systems and other fire safety product lines according to prescribed processes.
• Verifies proper operation; prepares accurate and timely documentation of work performed.
• Prepares inspection/ deficiency reports for submission to management.
• Interfaces with service management to ensure that all work is scheduled/handled.
• Interfaces with customers to explain work performed and answers their questions.
• Resolves customer concerns as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Must ensure customer satisfaction and a positive customer experience.
• Maintains and organizes truck inventory (parts and tools) to ensure proper response to customers’ needs.
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tests and inspections, documents deficiencies of fire alarm systems, fire safety systems, fire sprinkler systems and other fire safety product lines according to prescribed processes.
• Verifies proper operation; prepares accurate and timely documentation of work performed.
• Prepares inspection/ deficiency reports for submission to management.
• Interfaces with service management to ensure that all work is scheduled/handled.
• Interfaces with customers to explain work performed and answers their questions.
• Resolves customer concerns as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Must ensure customer satisfaction and a positive customer experience.
• Maintains and organizes truck inventory (parts and tools) to ensure proper response to customers’ needs.
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills & Experience)

• Minimum of High School/Vocational training.
• Experience inspecting fire alarm products, wet and dry fire sprinkler systems or industry-related experience.
• Must be proficient in the use and application of personal computers.
• Familiarity with fire sprinkler and fire alarm system preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint, schematics, diagrams, policies, procedures, etc. as presented in English.

Certification/Licensing

• Must obtain NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems and NICET Level I in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems within one (1) year
• Must obtain and retain any licenses and certifications that are required by state and/or local codes.

Work Environment

• Exposure to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and harsh work environments.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; push; pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Use vision abilities including: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color.
• Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions/circumstances such as with ladders, scaffolding, high lift equipment, wires, ducts, crawl spaces, attics, above ceilings, etc.
• Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with “on call availability” and must be able to travel on short notice.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods.

Pay And Benefits Disclosure

The pay range for this role is $25.10 - $41.83 an hour and is based on experience and qualifications. We offer employees access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and paid time off among others. Employees accrue up to 120 hours in their first year. Your accrual rate increases after your first year. We also offer paid holidays.