Alarm Service Technician

At LifeSafety Management, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 1 week of paid sick time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Currently, we have an open position in our Sarasota territory for an experienced Fire Alarm Technician/Installer. The primary responsibilities include establishing fire/security alarm systems by installing equipment, running and pulling wire, and programming equipment while adhering to codes, regulations and standards. The fire alarm service technician is responsible for coordinating proper fire alarm placement, installing, testing, and repairing systems, and making recommendations for installations and services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and inspect fire alarm and burglar alarm systems, access control systems, monitoring systems, and nurse call systems
• Make recommendations for both system installation and services
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including company vehicle, and must adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Able to work unsupervised and perform a high standard of workmanship
• Demonstrate good customer service skills and professional communication with customers
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions; provide accurate and clear documentation of performed work.
• Must have basic tools including hand tools and knowledge of tools common to the trade

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid Driver License and good DMV record of at least 5 years
• Minimum 3 years’ installation experience with installation, service, testing, troubleshooting and programming of fire alarm systems
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm products, access control and CCTV concepts and products
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and current industry standards
• Only applicants that possess the minimum qualifications and experience will be considered. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Compensation $27 - $35/hour

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the Team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The Team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.