Senior Field Fire Alarm Systems Technician

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a Senior Alarm Service Technician to install and maintain fire alarm systems, and to perform tests to ensure proper operation. The role focuses on diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and keeping detailed records of work orders.

The position requires hands-on skills with electrical wiring, blueprints, and diagnostic equipment, plus a valid driver’s license and adherence to safety procedures in a field-based environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of alarm system level operation, maintenance & repair experience in the HVAC & refrigeration trade.
• Knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques, electrical circuits and wiring, operating principles of alarms.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material, and perform math.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and troubleshoot condition of operating equipment and controls to ensure continued safe operation and life cycle performance.
• Perform routine repairs to alarm systems.
• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Determine customer concerns with their current applied alarm systems.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
• Discuss heating-cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems or to verify that malfunctions have been corrected.
• Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders.
• Test connections
• Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer
• Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures
• Install auxiliary components to alarm equipment
• Assist with other work in coordination with repair and maintenance teams.
• Install, connect, and adjust alarms
• Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction.

Skills

Alarm system operation

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Blueprints & schematics

Tool proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years alarm system operation experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a Senior Alarm Service Technician to install and maintain fire alarm systems, and to perform tests to ensure proper operation. The role focuses on diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and keeping detailed records of work orders.

The position requires hands-on skills with electrical wiring, blueprints, and diagnostic equipment, plus a valid driver’s license and adherence to safety procedures in a field-based environment.