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Summit Fire Protection · 2 days ago

Fire Alarm & Security Technician

Negaunee, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Summit Fire Protection is a leading fire protection company dedicated to saving lives through their services. The Fire Alarm & Security Technician will install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems with minimal supervision while ensuring adherence to safety standards and effective communication with customers.

Facilities Support ServicesPublic SafetyService Industry

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot to determine fault or faults to include ground faults with fire alarm systems

Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc

Knowledge of different manufactures clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems

Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment such as multi-meter, megger, laptop to program, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components

Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards

Programing and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems that is used when removing or replacing components

Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators

Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner

Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner

Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc

Complete documentation on work orders

Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project

Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies

Alarm Technicians will be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests

Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes

Train service technician trainees on all applicable aspects of fire protection

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Fire Alarm SystemsTroubleshooting SkillsNICET CertificationFire Safety CodesProgramming SkillsBusiness Intelligence SystemsTeam TrainingSafety ProceduresCommunication Skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm

Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Must be able to comply with SFP's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement

Occasional travel up to 20%

Employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift >50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time

Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus

Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise

Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations