Industrial Fire Alarm Service Technician - Sign on Bonus

Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match and vesting

Training & education opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. in the Houston area is seeking a skilled fire alarm technician to service and inspect systems, test their functionality, and perform routine maintenance. The role involves programming alarms with software, maintaining meticulous records, and delivering customer training.

Ideal candidates read schematics, troubleshoot and repair alarms, and apply knowledge of fire codes. State FAL certification is required to ensure compliance and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of fire safety codes and standards.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and wiring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Service and inspect fire alarm systems in the Houston area.
• Test fire alarm systems to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems with fire alarm systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance on fire alarm systems.
• Program fire alarm systems using software.
• Keep accurate records of all inspections and repairs.
• Provide training to customers on fire alarm systems.

Skills

Schematics reading

Troubleshoot alarms

Fire codes knowledge

Electrical theory

Blueprints reading

Electrical systems

Education

State FAL certification in fire alarm systems

Job description

This position will be for the Houston area.

• Service and inspect fire alarm systems

• Test fire alarm systems to ensure they are in proper working order
• Troubleshoot and repair problems with fire alarm systems
• Conduct routine maintenance on fire alarm systems
• Program fire alarm systems using software
• Keep accurate records of all fire alarm system inspections and repairs
• Provide training to customers on fire alarm systems

SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair fire alarms
• Knowledge of fire safety codes and standards
• Knowledge of electrical theory and wiring techniques

• Must have state FAL certification in fire alarm systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair fire alarm systems
• Knowledge of applicable fire codes and standards
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of electrical systems and equipment

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.