Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Excel Services, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelServices, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Senior Fire Alarm Technician to install, service, inspect, and maintain commercial fire alarm systems on industrial projects.

You will read blueprints, program panels (Honeywell, Notifier, EST, Siemens) and troubleshoot to ensure reliable operation. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, knowledge of NFPA codes, and the ability to work with contractors on tight schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years installing and servicing commercial fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire codes.
• Familiar with multiple fire alarm systems and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, and service fire alarm systems per NFPA and standards.
• Read blueprints and technical documents related to alarm systems.
• Program control panels and devices (Honeywell, EST, Notifier, Siemens).
• Troubleshoot and repair alarm components to ensure full functionality.
• Coordinate with contractors and project managers to meet timelines.
• Complete daily and project documentation accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

NICET Level I/II in Fire Alarm Systems

OSHA10/OSHA30 certification

Tools

Honeywell panels

Notifier panels

EST panels

Siemens panels

Job description

SeniorFireAlarmTechnician

Louisville,Kentucky,KY

Description

$8,000SignOnBonuspaidafter90and180daysofsuccessfulemployment

Areyoureadytoworkforagrowingcompanywithagreatculture?

Wearelookingforpassionate,independentthinkersanddoerswhocanhelpshapethecultureofanexpandingcompanythatisproudofitsfocusonfamilyandqualitycustomerservice.Areyouachangeagent?Doyoulikehelpingothers?Areyouaproblemsolver?Doyouwanttofallinlovewithyourcareer?Ifyouanswered\"yes\",thenreadon!

ExcelServices,Inc.islookingforacareer-orientedCommercialFireAlarmTechniciantojoinourgrowingLowVoltageandTechnologyteam.Thisrolewillberesponsiblefortheinstallation,service,inspection,andmaintenanceoffirealarmsystemsoncommercialandindustrialprojects.

AboutExcel

ExcelServicesisafull-serviceElectrical,Mechanical,Plumbing,andTechnologyDesign/Build,ContractingandMaintenancefirmbasedinLouisville,Kentucky.Named“OneofAmerica’sFastest-GrowingCompanies”byINC.Magazine,ExcelServiceshasbuiltitsreputationthroughdecadesofcreatingbuildingsthathelppeopleperformbetter.

Asyoursingle-sourcesolution,ourcorevaluesofTeamwork,Integrity,Innovation,Quality,Accountability,andLoyaltyinstillconfidenceandsatisfactionineverythingwedo,whileourmultidisciplinarymodelassuresyoutheverybestintegratedthinkingoneveryproject.

JobResponsibilities

• Install,inspect,test,andservicecommercialfirealarmsystemsperNFPA,manufacturer,andlocalcodestandards
• Readandinterpretblueprints,specifications,andtechnicaldocumentsrelatedtofirealarmsystems
• Programfirealarmcontrolpanelsanddevices(Honeywell,Notifier,SilentKnight,EST,Siemens,etc.)
• Troubleshootandrepairfirealarmsystemcomponentsandensurefullsystemfunctionality
• Installandrouteconduitandcableforsysteminfrastructure
• Coordinatewithgeneralcontractorsandprojectmanagerstomeetprojecttimelinesandsafetystandards
• Completedailyandproject-baseddocumentationaccurately,includinginspectionreportsandas-builtdrawings

Requirements

Qualities:

• Excellentcommunicationandinterpersonalskills(oral,written,andpresentation)
• Creativeproblemsolverwithexceptionalattentiontodetail
• Teamplayerwithastrongsenseofaccountabilityandinitiative
• Abletomanagetimeeffectivelyandworkunderminimalsupervision
• Strongorganizationalskillswiththeabilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesinafast-pacedenvironment

RequiredExperienceandSkills:

• 5+yearsofexperienceinstallingandservicingcommercialfirealarmsystems
• WorkingknowledgeofNFPAcodes,localfirecodes,andapplicableindustrystandards
• Familiarwithvariousfirealarmsystemsandcontrolpanels(Honeywell,EST,Notifier,etc.)
• Proficientinreadingwiringdiagramsandtechnicalschematics
• Comfortableworkingatheights,onlifts,andusinghand/powertools
• Possessavaliddriver’slicenseandabilitytopassbackgroundanddrugscreenings

PreferredCertifications:

• NICETLevelIorIIinFireAlarmSystems(orabilitytoobtainwithin6months)
• OSHA10orOSHA30certification
• Manufacturer-specificcertificationsareaplus