What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician 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.
Encore'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 with a time-tested model that combines technical experience, committed customer service, and a straightforward approach to operations and communication.
Encore’s continued success and growth has created a need for a Fire Alarm Technician working out of our Parsipanny, New Jersey office.
What You’ll Do:
As a Fire Alarm Technician, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring safety and compliance for our customers. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Servicing, testing, inspecting, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems, ranging from basic to complex. (Installation skills are a plus but not required.)
- Responding to emergency calls promptly, which may occasionally include nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.
- Coordinating with contractors, customers, building maintenance staff, and office personnel to complete daily tasks efficiently.
- Identifying code and non-compliance issues and offering accurate recommendations for system improvements.
- Committing to the successful troubleshooting and repair of assigned customer systems.
- Upholding high standards of work ethic and attention to detail.
What You Bring to the Table:
- A high school diploma (industry experience is preferred but not required).
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, fire alarm system theory, OSHA requirements, and industry standards for fire alarm systems installation.
- Familiarity with systems from manufacturers such as Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Notifier, Edwards, Simplex, Honeywell, Firelite, and more.
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
- 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 the North East
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.
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Salary : $50,000
