Fire Alarm Technician - Tester & Inspector

High Rise Fire and Security, affectionately known as High Rise, founded in 1992, is a leading fire alarm, life safety and security systems solutions provider. We provide a broad range of products and services including, but not limited to, the design, installation, service and maintenance of Fire Alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication, Area of Refuge, Parking Garage Gas Detection, Card Access, Camera Surveillance, Video Intercom and Intrusion Systems.  High Rise is an Edwards Systems Technology (EST) Strategic Partner and a multi-year winner of “Strategic Partner of the Year Award” for the Northeast Region.  

We are the first North American member of the SCUTUM Group.  SCUTUM, founded in 1989, is a fast-growing, privately owned, leading European life safety company with offices in France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. SCUTUM complements our solutions with additional products, services and expertise in electronic security, cyber security and defense security with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform.

We are currently looking for a Fire Alarm Technician - Tester & Inspector with 1 year of technical experience in who can conduct visual inspection for wear and tear on all fire alarm devices to include fire alarm control panel, batteries, data gathering panel (DGPs), notification appliances, initiating devices, and remote annunciators, conduct test and response on all applicable fire alarm devices, conduct mechanical testing on all applicable fire alarm devices as per NYC, NFPA, and HRFS requirements.

Minimum requirements:

•    High School Diploma or GED equivalent / Some Trade School / 6 months to 2 years trade school certification

•    1-2 years relevant Fire Alarm or other technical work experience

 Qualifications:

•    Knowledge of fire alarm systems and operation

•    Understanding and application of NYC Building codes and NFPA fire alarm codes

•    Knowledge of fire alarm products, EST products preferred

•    Proper use of hand tools (meter, toner, etc.)

•    Understanding of basic electronics theories and principles (Ohm’s Law, AC/DC, etc.)

•    Ability to demonstrate the safe use of ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and related equipment required

•    Acceptable report writing procedures

•    Good verbal and written communication skills

•    Understanding of all company policies and procedures

Benefits: 

High Rise offers a highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription plans for employees and their families, company paid life insurance, 401k/Profit Sharing contributions.

High Rise offers variety of exciting career development opportunities within the organization. We have a robust learning and development platform that provides training and mentoring to employees at all levels of the organization. Employees are offered the opportunity to take part in a range of internal training initiatives to hone their existing skills and continue to grow professionally in accordance with the changing external environment. In addition, our peer-to-peer coaching program and emphasis on dynamic information exchange between teams ensures that our people are challenged intellectually and given the opportunity to succeed in their role.

Our organization is dynamic, and we pride ourselves on providing a collaborative work environment where employees are consistently engaged and work together to provide top quality service.

Come explore the possibilities at High Rise.