Fire Alarm Test, Inspect and Service Technician

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, programming, testing, and inspection of fire alarm

systems.

Description of Duties and Tasks

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

_Required_

1\. Inspects buildings for code compliance. Identifies and corrects hazards.

2\. Performs annual inspections and preventative maintenance services on fire alarm systems.

3\. Installs, modifies, maintains, programs and repairs fire alarm panels.

4\. Installs pull stations, smoke detectors, and duct detectors.

5\. Complies with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work

practices.

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.

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_

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.

• 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 or at heights above 30 feet.

Work Experience

_Required_

• Two years related experience to include one year experience specifically working with fire

alarm systems.

Education

_Required_

• High School diploma or educational equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications

_Required_

• Valid CA Driver's License. Certification for testing.

Other

_Preferred_

• Experience with some or all of the following: Simplex, Notifier, Silent Knight, DSC, Firelite

equipment.

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:

• Electrical: 3 years (Required)
• Fire Safety: 3 years (Required)

License:

• Driver's License (Required)