Fire Alarm Technician - all experience levels

Position Summary

Responsible for installation, repairs, and modifications to fire alarm and detection systems in full compliance with all applicable codes, as well as industry and company and company standards.

Experience Level

Experienced

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Install new systems and system components
• Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards
• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring alarm and detection systems into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives
• Make modifications and/or repairs to existing alarm and detection systems
• Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire codes, regulations, and alarm systems
• Respond to service calls for alarm and detection systems (may include emergency calls during non-standard working hours)
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Experience in Fire Protection/Life Safety industry
• Experience with fire detection systems including VESDA, FM200 and other gas extinguishing systems
• Knowledge of functions associated with testing of fire alarms, access control, and security systems.
• Complete knowledge of low voltage wiring, especially troubleshooting. 
• High level of knowledge & application of National Fire Alarm Code
• Thoroughly capable of reading, interpreting, and applying system design plans, as well as building construction drawings and documents.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements. 
• Must have all required tools 
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft) 
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions 
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload. 
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
• NICET Certification Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems required
• Must have valid Driver's License and clean Department of Motor Vehicles report
• All candidates offered a position must successfully pass pre-employment drug and background screens. 

What Aero has to offer

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Weekly paydays. 
• Up to 4% Employer Match on all 401k contributions. 
• Fantastic Employee Assistance Program offering up to 12 free support visits annually. 
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. 
• Opportunities for training and growth, which can lead to pay raises!