Journeyman EL-06 Fire Alarm Service and Inspection Technician

Do you currently work on a dysfunctional team with people who have a negative disposition? Are you tired of feeling like your work is not being supported or appreciated? At Security Solutions, we highly value a positive work environment where every member of our team contributes to and supports each other’s success and create solutions that help bring our customers peace of mind.

Security Solutions has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Fire Alarm Inspection/Service Technician and are excited to add to our growing family of dedicated employees. We are looking for problem solvers, people who take initiative and ownership when faced with new challenges. We hire people who are happy to come to work each day and maintain positive attitudes with an excitement to learn when faced with new or difficult situations. If you are a problem solver and are tired of taking on extra work or constantly solving problems for co-workers who don’t want to learn, Security Solutions may be the culture for you.

If you are not challenged and stuck in a rut in your current job, Security Solutions offers the chance to continue a career path that is full of opportunity for learning. We will clearly explain your job and how you can advance as you gain knowledge and skill. We offer not only training in job skills, but in other topics companywide that our employees are interested in.

Security Solutions is a family run company in the Seattle WA area that has been around since 1904. We are passionate about giving our customers peace of mind when it comes to the security threats against their homes, businesses, schools and even our nations border. We as a Security Solutions team are also driven to extend peace of mind to those who are most at risk in our communities and across the world. We love partnering with foster families and people working with at risk children here in Washington as well as starting and supporting a school in central India. If you would like the work you do every day to contribute to future of families in our communities and globally, then we encourage you to apply.

Key Activities:

• Fire Alarm inspection/testing, service and installation.
• Inputting of inspection reports in an online software in a timely manor
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittal documents, specifications, and schematics
• Maintain project and service work timelines, equipment, installation records, wiring diagrams, as-built drawings, etc.
• Responding to service requests, diagnose system malfunctions and adjust, repair, or replace equipment as needed to bring into compliance.
• Communicate with customers, contractors and support staff to ensure effective job implementation and completion.
• Ensure that team members adhere to proper safety standards.
• Provide guidance and field training to apprentice technicians.
• Maintain truck inventory
• Constantly improve technical knowledge to stay abreast of changing technology and codes through field experience, training seminars, and certifications.

Requirements:

• Current 06 Electrician
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 years documented experience with Fire Alarm and other related fields
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Capable of performing physical labor including lifting and moving equipment and tools
• Retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local Codes
• Able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test
• Current Washington State driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Flexible schedule and can work variations of day and swing shifts

Experience

• Fire alarm: 3 years (Preferred)
• Notifier Knowledge (Preferred)
• Kidde Knowledge (Preferred)
• Access Control (Preferred)
• Intrusion (Preferred)

License/Certification

• EL 06 Low Voltage license (Required)
• NICET II in Fire Alarms or ESA CFAT II (Required)
• FA-ITM or FA-1 Seattle fire alarm license (Required)

Benefits

• All training and materials provided
• 8 hours per year of paid community volunteering hours
• 6 paid holidays
• Accrued personal time off. For Electrician & Fire Sprinkler licensed technicians, 160 hours a year for paid time off and an additional 80 hours of unpaid time off as authorized
• 401K (Traditional or Roth plan) – company matching program
• Health, Life, Dental, Vision insurance paid for our employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Classes and opportunities for personal enrichment.
• Company branded clothing allowance of $125 per year
• Annual steel toe boot Allowance of $125
• Free installation and monitoring of employee’s home alarm system
• All training and materials provided
• Company provided iPhone, iPad and computer

Please forward me your Resume with contact information and we will contact qualified candidates to begin our interview process. Thank you for your consideration!

Security Solutions Northwest is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

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Job Type: Full-time

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Fire alarm: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• WA EL-06 License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125