What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician position at United States Alliance Fire Protection, Inc.?
Established in 1986, United States Alliance Fire Protection, Inc. is a financially strong contractor dedicated to saving lives and property through the life-safety systems we install and service. We seek to hire candidates with a can-do attitude who are ready to apply their problem-solving skills with an innovative, best-in-class company that highly values ingenuity and personal integrity. Training will be provided for the best-qualified applicant who may lack some of the desired experiences outlined below.
What we offer
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Insurance Programs
- 401K
- Profit-Sharing Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Competitive pay range commensurate with education/specialized training and experience
Fire Alarm Installation and Service
The function of this position is to provide reliable, high-quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventative maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturers’ equipment.
The pay range is $30-$45 / hr., depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Personal organization is necessary to meet deadline-driven tasks in a timely manner
- Communication skills for customer interaction consistent with USA Fire’s stated Purpose/Mission/Values
- Conduct installations, inspections, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems per NFPA standards
- Ability to assist in the sale and design of Fire Alarm Systems
Job Qualifications
- General computer knowledge and skills
- Programming certifications in: Gamewell, Silent Knight, and/or Fire-Lite, a plus but not required
- Ability to verbally communicate clearly on job sites and in construction meetings
- Ability to safely navigate construction sites unescorted
- Safely climb ladders
- Wear standard personal protective equipment as required by the USA Fire Safety Manual and OSHA on construction sites
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and work on overhead equipment.
- Prospective Employees must submit to and pass a Background check and drug screening prior to employment.
Required Experience
- Advanced operational knowledge of fire alarm systems
- NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems
- Familiarity with the basic operational knowledge of fire alarm systems
Salary : $30 - $45