PARKSIDE FlRE & SECURITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title Fire Protection Service Technician Non-Exempt

Reports to /
Department Service Operations Manager Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 30 mins unpaid lunch

Summary of Position
The Fire Protection ServiceTechnician will install, inspect, and service on various sprinkler, backflow, fire alarm, suppressions, access control, surveillance and security systems, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting.

Knowledge and Skills
Current technical knowledge is required with all components related to the position summary in order to operate, trouble shoot and maintain proper functions. Experienced working with hand and power tools.
This position requires computer literacy skills, experience with MS Office Suite and working experience with a Service Management Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installation, inspection and servicing required components and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Trouble shoot and program alarm systems, access control systems, and surveillance systems
• Timely and accurately complete inspection and deficiency reports, and service logs
• Experience working with a field application service program
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher education
• NICET Level 1 or higher preferred
• Sprinkler, fire alarm. security, or supression minimum 3 years (Required)
• Excellent mechanical skills, aptitude and ability to work with hand tools
• Ability to problem solve, reason and work independently at remote locations, often unsupervised
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Receive emergency calls during off hours on a rotating basis

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with challenges to perform the function. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, frequently required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $67.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Fire Alarm, security, sprinkler or suppression: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person