Senior Fire Alarm Technician - Life Safety & Service

Midwest Alarm Services; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

Midwest Alarm Services in Urbandale, IA is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Technician to install, service and maintain commercial life safety systems. The role is based in Urbandale/Des Moines with a company vehicle and cell phone provided. Wages vary by skill level and certifications.

You will test alarm panels, sirens, horns, and related devices, program systems, and handle paperwork daily while ensuring top-notch customer service and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Degree in Electronics or related training preferred.
• NICET II Certification required within 2 years of employment; ability to obtain licenses/certifications as needed.
• Must have valid driver’s license and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain commercial fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Test and verify that systems and devices function properly per manufacturer specs.
• Program or reprogram systems using software and tools.
• Complete daily paperwork and communicate with departments.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Service and repair

Test and verify systems

Programming systems

Documentation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Degree in Electronics

NICET II Certification (within 2 years)

Tools

Notifier fire alarm systems

Video Surveillance/CCTV

Card Access systems

Nurse Call Systems

Job description

Midwest Alarm Services in Urbandale, IA is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Technician to install, service and maintain commercial life safety systems. The role is based in Urbandale/Des Moines with a company vehicle and cell phone provided. Wages vary by skill level and certifications.

You will test alarm panels, sirens, horns, and related devices, program systems, and handle paperwork daily while ensuring top-notch customer service and adherence to safety standards.