What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Service Technician position at Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company?
Do you have experience in the fire alarm trade looking for a new opportunity to build upon established success? Do you enjoy developing and maintaining customer relationships by providing top notch customer service? Then we are interested in talking to you about our opportunity.
At Viking Fire Protection Group, we place immense trust in our team, and you will experience this supportive environment when working with us. As a Fire Alarm Technician with VFPG, your primary responsibility will be to perform service repairs to existing fire alarm systems. You will be tasked with identifying system deficiencies, completing the necessary reports, and serving as the direct liaison to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Using a digital multi-meter as a tool for trouble shooting ground faults, shorts, and open circuits on fire alarm and other low voltage systems.
- Ensuring job quality and customer satisfaction is maintained in every stage of the project.
- Informing leadership of all issues affecting production, materials, schedule, costs, and relationships.
- Focusing on safety at all task inceptions, including Daily Huddles and Toolbox Talks.
- Maintaining working knowledge of applicable NFPA and Life Safety codes.
- Honoring all schedules and internal and external customer commitments.
- Performing all maintenance and upkeep of company provided vehicles, returning proper documentation as required.
- Other duties as assigned and as the business needs adjust.
Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Experience with Fire Alarm Service, Low Voltage Electronics, and Special Hazards systems required
- Ability to trouble-shoot and repair existing system in a timely manner, including completing all necessary paperwork
- 3 years of fire alarm field experience required
- NICET 1 Fire Alarm Systems strongly preferred
- Physically capable of performing the essential functions of being a Fire Alarm Technician including handling material potentially more than 80lbs.; working with tools off scaffolds, ladders, and aerial lifts at heights potentially more than 100 ft; working in confined spaces; and working in adverse weather conditions.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-term disability, 401k with match, EPSP
Pay Range: Pay dependent on prior work experience
EEO statement/Affirmative Action:
- Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Dan Broich.