Fire Alarm Technician

Description

Associated Fire Protection is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fire Alarm Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems, with the ability to work in both NJ and NYC locations.  

About Us

Associated Fire Protection, founded in 1947, is a leader in fire protection and life safety. We have offices located through New Jersey and New York. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team. While previous experience in fire protection is a plus, we are also looking for people looking to make a change to an industry that is dedicated to protecting lives and property. We are very passionate about our work, but understand that our family, friends and other interests play an important role in our lives. If you are thinking about making a change, give us a shout.

General Description:

Supports the company by performing installations, testing, repair, inspection and maintenance of fire alarm protection systems and equipment.

Essential Functions- including but not limited to:

• Perform installation, testing, repair, inspections, troubleshooting and programming as applicable, on fire alarm systems and equipment in compliance with electrical and fire safety codes. 
• Ensure systems are functioning correctly and address any issues that arise. 
• Ensure that all systems meet local and national fire safety regulations. 
• Complete inspection reports and repair work orders via mobile device and submit them on a timely basis.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Pull materials for jobs as required.
• Maintain truck inventory when applicable.
• Communicate with customers review work and answer any service, quality or technical questions.
• Other job specific functions may be required depending on level.
• Serve on the on-call emergency service rotation. 

General Functions

• This position includes a lot of interaction with customers and coworkers. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively and enjoy collaboration with others
• The successful candidate should read and be aligned with company’s mission statement, vision and values.
• Depending on skill level, the successful candidate must be able to manage, lead and mentor people.

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience and Education- including but not limited to:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Experience working with Fire Alarm systems and equipment is required.
• Experience working on fire protection systems and equipment is required.
• NICET certifications preferred.
• S98/S97 preferred and will be required. 
• OSHA 30 preferred. 
• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs. Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Must be able to obtain any licenses or certifications as required in the area that you are working.
• Experience working with fire protection and suppression systems is required.
• Perform simple tasks independently.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer, phone and tablet literate.
• Well organized, self-motivated, flexible and a team player.
• Must be able to drive to and from jobs and have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Emergency Service shifts are a requirement for this job. Qualified candidates must be able to respond to NY emergency service calls.

Work Conditions

The physical efforts and working conditions are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, and the work environment characteristics that may encounter. This is not all inclusive and subject to change at any time.

• Daily schedule may consist of work to be performed on various job sites. May be required to work outside.
• May be required to work at various heights and on lifts.
• Frequently works with others and has customer/public contact, occasionally works alone.
• The physical requirements are described as medium to heavy
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Job sites may include construction sites and other locations where personal protective equipment will be required.
• Job sites may include confined spaces.
• The position has frequent periods of stress.
• Job sites may include schools, hospitals, jails, pharmaceutical companies and other companies that may require additional background checks and medical and drug screens.

The physical efforts and working conditions are not limited to those listed in this job posting and may change at any time. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

Additionally, the various job functions and requirements are not limited to the items listed here.

Associated Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, including disability. 

To view more information about your equal opportunity and nondiscrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-poster