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.
As part of Encore's mission to be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen, we have joined forces with Fireline Corporation, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. This partnership not only allows us to expand our footprint and find top talent in the Baltimore area, it also allows us to work with industry leaders who strive for the same level of excellence as we do.
Encore’s continued success and growth has created a need for a Fire Alarm Technician working out of our Baltimore, MD office.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Troubleshoot and inspect both basic and complex fire alarm systems with limited or no supervision.
- Conduct regular inspections in accordance with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and local regulations.
- Use our web-based platform, ServiceTrade, to document deficiencies, malfunctions, or violations related to fire alarm systems.
- Ensure alarm panels, detectors, notification devices, and emergency power systems are all operational.
- Coordinate with contractors, customers, building maintenance, and office staff to get the job done.
- Identify code and non-conformance issues and make recommendations for system improvements or upgrades.
- Show an exceptional work ethic and eye for detail in all tasks.
What You’ll Need:
- Three (3) years fire alarm industry experience with training and a High School diploma
- A clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
- Extensive understanding of NFPA 72, NEC, fire alarm system theory, OSHA requirements, and industry standards for fire alarm installation.
- Experience with various systems including Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Notifier, Edwards, Simplex, Honeywell, Fire-Lite, etc.
- A customer service mindset and proficiency with technology and mobile devices.
- NICET certification preferred, but not required.
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
- 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 Northeast
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
