Fire Alarm Technician 2- Boydton, VA

Fire Alarm Service Technician 2 is responsible for conducting in-depth inspections, advanced troubleshooting, and comprehensive repairs of fire alarm systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

• ·        Conduct detailed inspections and thorough testing of fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, identifying and resolving complex issues.
• ·        Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair intricate problems in fire alarm systems, including VESDA systems and interconnected components such as elevators, HVAC shutdown, fire doors, and smoke control.
• ·        Maintain accurate documentation of service activities, including diagnostics, repairs, and system upgrades, completing testing reports in a timely manner.
• ·        Provide technical support to junior technicians, collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• ·        Respond promptly to service calls, emergencies, and system failures, restoring system functionality while upholding safety protocols and company policies.
• ·        Assist in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of various fire alarm systems, including Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, Firelite, etc.
• ·        Perform complete site surveys for potential preventive maintenance inspections and fire alarm system changes/modifications, preparing labor estimates and material requirements.
• ·        Stay updated on industry advancements, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and optimize system performance, while pursuing and maintaining industry certifications.
• ·        This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 Minimum Qualifications

• ·        Minimum of high school degree and five years of related experience or two years technology degree and three years of related experience.
• ·        NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II or pass NICET II exam within 90 days of employment.

Additional Requirements    

• Position is subject to an additional customer background check.
• This position will require up to 15% travel throughout the United States.
• ·        Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.
• ·        Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work. 
• ·        Knowledge of NFPA 72 and OSHA Requirements
• ·        Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.
• ·        Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility. 
• ·        Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors
•  Physical Requirements
• ·        Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.
• ·        Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• ·        Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• ·        Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• ·        Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• ·        May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• ·        Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.  It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• ·        Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• ·        Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• ·        See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• ·        Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• ·        Work overtime as directed by supervisor.
• ·        Must be able to pass a background check.
• ·        Must be able to pass random drug screening.
• ·        Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement.
• ·        Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
• ·        Must have a reliable means of transportation to arrive on job sites which vary based on the customers' locations and schedules