What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician position at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety?
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This position is responsible for the inspection of life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Technicians are responsible for general assigned inspection, testing, and service activities such as testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs on the fire alarm/life safety systems and related components.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the inspection of life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Technicians are responsible for general assigned inspection, testing, and service activities such as testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs on the fire alarm/life safety systems and related components.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality and sound tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.
- Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.
- Testing of all building fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the fire alarm system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.
- Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Fire Alarm Inspection Report.
- Inspect equipment according to national electrical, fire alarm and life safety codes and installation standards
- Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
- Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
- Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.
- Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed.
- If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle.
- Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi- meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters and communication equipment.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
- Should have experience leading groups of individuals on projects.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
- Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
- Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
- Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
- Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills.
- Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
- A minimum of 2 years of Fire Alarm industry experience is required.
- NICET 2 certification in Fire Alarm Technology or CFAT2 required.
- Certifications maintained while employed.
- EL06 License preferred.
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
- $35.00 - $45.00 hourly DOE
- Excellent pay
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and Career Development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Salary : $35 - $45