What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician position at CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC?
Job Details
Fire Alarm Technician
Div. 53 Austin, TX
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.
Additional Requirements
Fire Alarm License required. Pre-employment drug screen, Clean MVR, overtime and weekends may be required.
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 comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
Build a Career that Burns Bright!
We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer
