Senior Fire Alarm Service Technician

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

401K

Life/AD&D/LTD

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

EAP

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Bosch Building Technologies North America team is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Technician with a strong background in service and inspections, and the ability to communicate clearly with owners and managers. You will support installation, troubleshooting, and system upkeep in line with NFPA standards.

Responsibilities include performing NFPA-based inspections, troubleshooting with owners, documenting work orders, and assisting sales during estimates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
• 5+ years of Fire Alarm System service and inspections work experience required.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Basic knowledge of the following tools: Multimeter, Tone Generator, Battery Tester.
• Basic mechanical skills, including troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues.
• Familiarity with computer operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and inspections based on NFPA 72 & NFPA 70 requirements.
• Troubleshoot and describe issues to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Utilize tools: Multimeter, Tone Generator, Battery Tester.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and related paperwork.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring codes are met.

Skills

Fire alarm service

Inspections

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Tone Generator

Battery Tester

Job description

Job Summary: The candidate is highly experienced in fire alarm service and inspections. They have advanced skills at communicating and managing others. They also have a good understanding of the hardware associated with special systems equipment. Understands basic theory behind fire systems operations and can assist in troubleshooting both installation and operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and inspections based on NFPA 72 & NFPA 70 requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting and describe to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Utilize following tools: Multimeter, Tone Generator, Battery Tester.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position accurately and timely.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building codes.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• May perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications (NICET Fire I and NICET Fire II).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
• 5+ years of Fire Alarm System service and inspections work experience required.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Basic knowledge of following tools: Multimeter, Tone Generator, Battery Tester.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• An understanding of computer operating systems, including the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of Fire System service and inspections work experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of the operational characteristics of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Advanced mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, NFPA 25, IBC.
• An understanding of NFPA and other related fire and life safety codes.
• Certifications NICET Fire I and/or NICET Fire II.
• Certifications Edwards and/or Notifier.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet).

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Additional Information

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday-Friday, overtime and on call when necessary.
• Required Travel: up to 5%.
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

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