Fire Alarm Technician 1

Overview

The Fire Alarm Service Technician 1 is responsible for performing inspections, testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and service of fire alarm systems to uphold safety and compliance standards. The Fire Alarm Service Technician 1 will work under the guidance of senior technicians or supervisors to develop expertise in fire alarm systems and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and functional testing of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA 72 and local standards.

• Test and troubleshoot initiating devices, notification appliances, and system components, addressing malfunctions or deficiencies.

• Assist in inspections and testing of interconnected systems, including elevators, HVAC shutdown, and fire doors.

• Document all service activities, including inspection results and repairs, and complete testing reports with noted deficiencies.

• Communicate system performance and deficiencies to customers and account managers for accurate quoting of recommended repairs.

• Collaborate with senior technicians and supervisors to learn advanced fire alarm system technologies and best practices.

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of fire alarm systems, and determine materials needed for repairs.

• Respond promptly to service calls and emergency situations, adhering to safety protocols and maintaining compliance standards.

• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of high school degree and four years of related experience or two years technology degree and two years of related experience.

Certifications:

• Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I or pass NICET I exam within 90 days of employment

Requirements

• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

• Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.

• Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.

• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and OSHA Requirements

• Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.

• Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.

• Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors

Abilities:

• Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.
• Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.