MUST HAVE ACTIVE FAL LICENSE

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma, preferred

• Valid Texas driver’s license

• S2 Basic Certification Course, preferred

• Texas State Fire Alarm Technicians License, or NICET Level One certification, preferred

• Factory training and/or NICET certification, preferred Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. •

• Experience in testing, maintenance and service of fire alarm systems, preferred.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise management reports regarding operations of all security related programs. •

• Working knowledge of electronics, computerized security and fire safety systems, access control systems and/or other physical security systems.

• Must be proficient in Windows-based computer software systems.

Experience: One – three years in fire alarm system/security alarm system experience or installation, preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Inspect and certify that each fire alarm or detection system as installed meets the standards provided by law.

2. Perform or directly supervise the servicing or maintaining of a previously installed fire alarm device or system and certify that service or maintenance.

3. Install, upgrade, maintain and repair computerized security and fire monitoring software.

4. Operate, test, and/or repair security, access control, surveillance, fire alarm and suppression systems.

5. Detect problems and report findings to appropriate personnel.

6. Perform safety inspections on fire alarm and suppression systems, and ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA , and other related safety standards.

7. Relate technical data and NFPA standards to contractor and oversee contractor work related to fire alarm and suppression systems.

8. Read and interpret blue prints and shop drawings related to fire alarm and suppression systems.

9. Provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.

10. Communicate technical information to contractors, clients, and non-technical personnel.

11. Investigate and analyze problems and recommend successful solutions.

12. Stay current on the technology developments/trends in area of expertise.

13. Develop preventive maintenance programs.

14. Issue and maintain records for computerized card key programs.

15. Respond to emergency equipment failures promptly and make or coordinate necessary repairs to keep equipment operational.

16. Maintain a supply of key parts to make emergency repairs.

17. Administer client web application servers to include back-up and preventive maintenance.

18. Conduct alarm database user profile management and supervision of alarm users.

19. Create new and update old security, fire, and access control programs.

20. Subject to be on call after hours to respond to emergency calls at any time.

21. Perform other duties as directed by their supervisor. Safety:

22. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. 23. Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temp-to-hire

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Fire alarm: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person