What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technican position at Encore Fire Protection?
Overview
Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining the fire protection industry by taking a customer-first approach to everything we do. As part of Encore's mission to be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen, we have joined forces with Fire Service Group based out of Holyoke, Massachusetts. This partnership not only allows us to expand our footprint and find top talent in the Massachusetts area, it also allows us to work with industry leaders who strive for same level of excellence as we do.
Our success throughout New England has created a need for a Fire Alarm Technican to work out of our Holyoke, Massachusetts Office.
Responsibilities Include:
- The ability to service, program, test, inspect and troubleshoot basic and complex fire alarm systems with limited or no supervision. Ability to install is a plus, but not required
- May require some overtime hours at night, on weekends and at a moment's notice for emergency calls
- Ability to coordinate with contractors, customers, building maintenance personnel, and office personnel to execute daily workload
- Ability to identify code issues and non-conformance issues
- Confidence and accuracy making recommendations regarding system installation improvements
- Commitment to respond and carry out to completion any troubleshooting and repairs on assigned customer systems
- Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail
Requirements
- Massachusetts Electrical License
- High school diploma is required. Industry experience not required but preferred
- Individual must possess a valid Driver's license and have a clean driving record
- Extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Fire Alarm System Theory, OSHA Requirements, and Industry STandards for Fire Alarm systems installation
- Experience with a variety of system manufacturing including Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Notifier, Edwards, Simplex, Honeywell, Firelite, etc.
Benefits
Some of these benefits may not be important for you today, but they may be down the road:
- Hourly pay in line with experience along with performance incentive plan
- Company Swag. T-shirts, sweatshirts, beanies, Carhartt's...you name it! Each year you'll get outfitted with fresh gear to keep you looking good and feeling good on the job
- Regular performance reviews in the way of real-time coaching from your licensed mentor and in-office reviews with your PM and/or divisional VP
- Paid time off
- Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross
- Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
- Participation in Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual company training and events
- Opportunity to be an integral part of the best fire protection team in New England
About Us: Encore Fire Protection's mission is to save lives and protect property through the servicing and installation of innovative fire suppression, fire sprinkler and fire alarm solutions. We are dedicated to providing sole source, customer centric fire protection throughout all of New England. Over the past 30 years our team has developed a time tested model that combines technical experience, committed customer service, and a straightforward approach to operations and communication
Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer
As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $50,000
