What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician position at CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC?
Job Details
Fire Alarm Technician
Division 24 Knoxville, TN
Summary
Responsible for fire alarm installations, retrofits, and tenant build-outs, testing, servicing, inspection and repair; performing on-site emergency troubleshooting programming, identifying code and non-conformance issues, and preparing accurate and timely service tickets and reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Program and commission newly installed fire alarm systems.
- Layout, assemble and install, low voltage equipment for fire alarm systems, ensuring work complies with relevant codes and regulations.
- Test all features and equipment to ensure optimum functioning.
- Perform inspections and diagnose any problems.
- Read, understand, and follow product manuals and educate customers on care and maintenance of systems.
- Write and submit customer status and completion reports.
- Oversee and direct helpers and/or installers.
Education and/or Experience
Associate or technical degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent education and experience; including electrical construction including wiring and conduit installation; knowledge of NEC (National Electric Code) and NFPA 72; experience with Notifier and NICET I or II preferred.
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills; experience working with laptop and/or iPad.
What's In It For You
Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry!
We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following:
- Competitive pay w/ Performance Incentives
- Medical (3 plans to choose from)
- Dental (2 plans to choose from)
- Vision
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund Financial Grants
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
- Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet
- Company Paid Training and Certifications
- Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Century Fire Protection)
Build a Career that Burns Bright!
We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer
