Description

Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company is the leading fire protection company in the Pacific Northwest. As a family-owned company since 1923, our mission is simple: to provide quality fire protection to our communities by operating with honesty and integrity. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, we now service Fire Extinguishers, Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems, Industrial & Vehicle Suppression Systems, Marine Fire Suppression Systems, SCBAs and other fire equipment, Commercial Kitchen & Exhaust Hood Cleaning, and Engineered Systems throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii. 

We are looking for a Fire Alarm Journeyman Technician to join our team in Seattle, WA. 

This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with occasional overtime. 

Hourly range: $35-50 per hour. 

Essential Job Functions:

· Inspect and repair malfunctions in fire alarm systems including zone and point addressable types.

· Modify fire alarm systems by the addition or deletion of circuit boards, smoke detectors, pull stations, strobes, speakers, or horns, and make changes to the software of the fire alarm panel to reflect these changes.

· Perform periodic tests on fire alarm, fire suppression and fire control systems.

· Perform maintenance on fire suppression systems including CO2, Halon, and dry chemical.

· Maintain the alarm reporting system including installing and programming remote terminal units and maintaining a database of alarm points.

· Participate in the periodic testing of sprinkler systems.

· Participate in the installation of new fire alarm and fire control systems by reviewing drawings, communicating with contractors, performing shutdowns, and assisting with acceptance testing.

· Connect wiring to fire alarm panels and related fixtures including smoke detectors, pull stations, strobes, speakers and horns.

· Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, sketches, schematics, and job specifications.

· Maintain records of design, installation, maintenance, testing, repair and other related activities and services.

Qualifications

· NICET II Fire Alarms or Special Hazards;

· Washington Limited Energy System (EL06) license;

· Valid driver’s license;

· Excellent communication and customer service skills;

· Mechanical aptitude; 

· Must have a phone with a data plan and ability to download mobile applications (monthly phone reimbursement provided). 

Physical Requirements

This position requires physical exertion to complete the essential job functions:

· Mechanical aptitude and expert hand tool knowledge;

· Regular lifting of 50 pounds;

· Occasional presence in confined spaces; 

· Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, stretching, reaching, lifting, and walking;

· Regular climbing of ladders;

· Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. 

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;

· 401(k) matching;

· PTO (2 weeks for first year of employment); 

· Overtime paid at double regular hourly rate;

· Paid Holidays;

· Year-end bonus at discretion of ownership;

Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.