What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician position at Fuze HR Solutions Inc.?
Primary Role: Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection and maintenance of electrical fire alarm systems. The Systems Technician is responsible for installing and servicing the systems in the most efficient and effective manner to ensure minimum downtime and maximum performance. The technician is responsible for communicating system performance to the customer.Responsibilities:1. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics.2. Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer specifications.3. Performs all tasks required to completely install, fire alarm systems to include, engineering – technical review, cable installation, device mounting, wiring devices and control panels and programming/testing equipment.4. Performs a variety of tasks involved in installation using hand and power tools.5. Tasks include continual learning of new products, upgrades, and software programs related to fire and security systems.6. Evaluate and diagnose equipment requiring service and identify and troubleshoot problems.7. Provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on the most efficient and cost-efficient methods to return equipment to working order.8. Assists with preventive maintenance of customer equipment9. Responsible for accurate tracking on time sheets, service/installation tickets andinventory items10. Full compliance with company's and customer's safety program11. Other duties as required or assigned by company managementAccountability: The Technician will be accountable to the Project Manager. Secondary accountability will be to the other management team members, employees and customers of the company.Qualifications1. At least five (5) years' experience in testing, maintenance, and service of fire alarm systems. Experience with access control systems and CCTV a plus.2. Industry experience as apprentice electrician or low voltage technician as a minimum. has performed installations of fire alarm, CCTV components, and access control systems. Possesses current working knowledge of basic software applications, communication technologies, and some lock hardware applications. We should have some leadership experience needed to instruct installation assistants to perform basic tasks proficiently. Has experience in dealing with customer service.3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Education Requirements1. Minimum: High school graduate. NICET certification a plus. Must be able to read and write at Basic English proficiency. Must be able to compute basic math functions without difficulty. Can read CAD generated prints and building blueprints and riser diagrams. Has solid grasp of basic electronics/electrical theory – formal instruction is preferred. Is proficient with PC and has proven aptitude in simple engineering and construction.2. Preferred Factory training