Special Hazards Technician

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Duluth, GA is seeking a skilled technician to perform inspections, service, repairs and upgrades of clean agent fire suppression and other engineered systems. You will handle initial acceptance testing, programming and testing of newly installed systems.

Responsibilities include programming, start-up, inspection and testing of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems; troubleshooting and repair; reading design documents; coordinating with electricians and project managers;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and two years experience in fire protection or related field.
• NICET certification and valid driver’s license with clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Program, start-up and commissioning of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
• Inspect and test Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
• Prepare inspection reports and service work orders.
• Read and interpret NFPA codes, building codes and contract documents.
• Coordinate installation with electricians and project manager.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

NICET Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Century Fire Protection Duluth - Duluth, GA 30096, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Div.29 Duluth, GA

Summary

Perform inspections, service, repairs and upgrades of clean agent fire suppression and other engineered special hazards fire suppression and detection systems. Perform initial acceptance testing, programming and testing of newly installed systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform programming, start-up and commissioning of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
• Perform inspection and testing on Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
• Complete inspection reports and service work orders.
• Read, interpret and apply technical design requirements of fire protection codes and standards (Such as NFPA 70, 72, 2001 etc.), building codes, fire codes, insurer criteria, and other technical design documents.
• Read and interpret building construction documents such as drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
• Prepare lists for ordering of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems equipment.
• Perform accurate surveys of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems in existing buildings.
• Coordinate installation with electricians.
• Coordinate activities with project manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision of helper/apprentice technicians may be required.

Additional Requirements

Pre-employment drug screen and clean MVR; overtime and weekends may be required.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma and two (2) years experience.

Certifications/Licenses

NICET certification; valid Drivers License and clean MVR.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, including Work and Excel.

AGENCY NOTICE

Agency Submissions: Century Fire Protection does not accept unsolicited resumes from external Headhunters, staffing agencies or search firms. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered property of the company, and no fees will be paid.

What's In It For You?

Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry!

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident

Build a Career that Burns Bright!

We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer