Fire Alarm Technician-SAV

The of Fire Alarm Technician provides electrical services with specific responsibility for fire alarm installing, programming,  repairing ,  and replacing related equipment; maintaining a regular inspection schedule; documenting activities; assisting other skilled trades; and ensuring that tools and materials are available as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Read and interpret blue prints, schematics, and drawings of fire alarm and/or other related electrical systems for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
Coordinate with assigned Project Manager, General Contactor Superintendent or Foreman to complete projects and work orders efficiently.
Diagnose cause of fire alarm related problems or failures with multiple manufactured systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair.
Communicates with Project Manager, General Contactor Superintendent or Foreman personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with appropriate codes & regulations.
Inspect and evaluate fire alarm systems and their components, identify necessary repairs and recommend preventive maintenance.
Install fire alarm system components as assigned (e.g. panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, detectors, etc.). 
Maintain assigned vehicle, tools, supplies and test equipment to ensure availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
Respond to emergency situations during and after hours. 

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                              
Manages 0-5 Technicians and Helpers. Is responsible for the overall direction and coordination. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  

Performance Expectations                                                                

These are the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors an employee should demonstrate in performing the Essential duties:  

Duties and Responsibilities:  Understands requirements of the job.  Accomplishes duties and responsibilities as presented on the job description.

Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security procedures.  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.  Reports potentially unsafe conditions.  Uses equipment and materials properly.

Ethics & Diversity:  Treats people with respect.  Keeps commitments.  Inspires the trust of others.  Works with integrity and ethically.  Upholds organizational values.  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.  Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.  Applies feedback to improve performance.  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Technical Skills:  Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.  Pursues training and development opportunities.  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.  Shares expertise with others.

Qualifications  Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                                      
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                             
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   

Reasoning Ability                                                                 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  
Fire Alarm System Agent/Burglar Alarm System Agent certification
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies  
ESA/NTS Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 or higher

Other Qualifications
Must have a current driver’s license and a driving record that meets company minimum requirements.
Must be able to travel. 
Must pass background check.                           

Physical Demands & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment includes exposure to weather and client processes

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of an incumbent; and management may modify, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  


What can we offer you?
MJW offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future.

We are an industrial construction, engineering and fire protection firm with more than 55 years of experience. Our international reputation for completing projects on time and on budget is built on comprehensive in-house expertise that enables us to self-perform all aspects of a project and maintain complete control over quality, cost and schedule. Our goal is to deliver the most effective combination of cost and performance on every job, every day.

As an employee-owned company, we take great pride in our commitment to safety and continuous employee training to successfully complete complex tasks in challenging industrial environments.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, ESOP and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law