What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician 2 position at M.C. Dean, Inc.?
Overview
Fire Alarm Service Technician 2 is responsible for conducting in-depth inspections, advanced troubleshooting, and comprehensive repairs of fire alarm systems.
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.
Qualifications
Education :
Minimum of high school degree and five years of related experience or two years technology degree and three years of related experience.
Certifications :
NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II or pass NICET II exam within 90 days of employment.
Requirements :
Ability to obtain US Clearance, minimum DoD Secret Clearance.
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
Abilities :
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.
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