Alarm and Detection Technician

Omlid & Swinney is a subsidiary of Western States Fire Protection. Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company.  We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other and we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities.  WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer:

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Alarm & Detection Technician 

The function of this position is to provide reliable, high quality customer support through on-site installing, repairing and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventive maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturer’s equipment. 

The salary range for this position is $38.00-$41.00 per hour depending on experience. 

 Job Responsibilities

• Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system
• Use company software to input testing results and read blueprints
• Analysis and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults, Shorts, Wire Integrity, Termination, Panel, Fuses, Battery Testing and much more
• Program dialers for monitoring. Phone line traditional and cell phone monitoring skills needed
• Complete repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals
• Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users
• Daily communications with Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs
• Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques
• All work is performed to NFPA and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes is required
• NICET I Certification a plus
• High School Diploma/ GED required 
• Fire Alarm Service Experience required 
• Manufactures certifications are preferred but not required (Silent Knight, Gamewell, FCI, Fire Lite, Honeywell)
• Field installation experience
• OSHA 30 is a plus
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check
• LEA License Required
• Clean Driving Record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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