Fire Alarm Installation Technician

_A note from the CEO: Pacific Signaling is looking by the end of 2022 to hire 2 full time technicians who can perform complete install and programming of Fire Alarm and Security Systems. We are a growing company who needs top level technicians to work alongside other top level installers and technicians as we install dynamic life safety and alarm solutions. If you are looking for a challenging place to grow and be supported, we would love to meet you and talk about your future and growth in new solutions._

_-Aaron Eddy_

FIRE ALARM INSTALLER / PROGRAMMER

Job Purpose

Technical Labor: Installations, Terminations, Programming and Testing of Fire Alarm and Security Systems

Description of Duties and Tasks

_Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned._

_Required_

• Installs, modifies, maintains, programs and repairs fire alarm panels.
• Test all systems and equipment, after repairs are made, to ensure performance of system.
• Installs pull stations, smoke detectors, and duct detectors.
• Performing maintenance service calls at customer sites on security, fire, PA and various other systems.
• Install, diagnose and repair/replace wiring, devices and both analog and digital control panels for fire alarm systems
• Maintain and repair smoke and heat detectors, magnetic door holders, and fire alarm system components, including circuit cards, power supplies, software, copper and fiber optic systems platforms.
• Serve as a technical advisor on systems programming and configuration, as well as coordinate code requirements with local fire marshals.

Knowledge

_Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed._

_Required_

• All aspects of fire alarm hardware and software systems.

• NFPA codes and local codes.
• Possess knowledge of computer programming and technologies related to fire alarm, security and other low voltage systems.

Skills

_Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed._

_Required_

• Communicate systems performance to customer.
• Oversee and ensure proper completion of work performed by team members, and train technicians and other employees on proper procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals and product manuals to properly program and verify new systems.

• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials.

• Effective organization and planning skills.

• Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.

• Ability to work independently.

• Safely drive a company vehicle.

Physical Requirements

_Required_

• Ability to hear horn and/or warning devices at a distance of 30 yards.

• Lifting up to 35 pounds.

• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing and walking significant distances.
• Visual ability (uncorrected or corrected) to observe and detect signs of dangerous obstacles at a distance of 30 yards and to verify written information at a close range.

• Work from ladders and scaffolds at heights above 30 feet.

Work Experience

_Required_

• Four years related experience to include one year experience specifically working with fire alarm systems.
• California Fire Life Safety Technician Certification

Education

_Required_

• High School diploma or educational equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications

_Required_

• Minimum of NICET Level I – Fire alarm certification

• Valid CA Driver's License

Other

_Preferred_

• Installation, service, troubleshooting and programming numerous Fire Alarm Systems including: Silent Knight, Simplex , Notifier, EST, Fire Lite , and Mircom

Safety

_Required_

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Fire Safety: 3 years (Required)