Fire Alarm Service Technician
$124,800,000–$176,800,000 year
On-siteSuffolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test complex networked and non-networked fire alarm systems, including sprinkler and extinguisher inspections. Interpret drawings and specifications to determine layout requirements while maintaining appropriate documentation for all work performed. Assist the Construction Fire Alarm Division in troubleshooting large-scale mass notification systems and direct the daily work of helpers. Perform duties with limited supervision, adhering to all company policies and industry standards. This role requires flexibility in adapting to changing priorities and may involve working in varying temperatures, confined spaces, and high noise levels.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of industry standards for fire alarm systems installation
- Experience with a variety of system manufacturers
- Troubleshooting skills including, researching on line, system manuals to resolve problems
- Experience with conduit bending, understanding of blue prints and wiring schematics and layout of system installations
- Exceptional communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors
- Must be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, work assignments, and other interruptions that may impact pre-established courses of action for completing or progressing with projects and assignments
- Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
- Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Prior military experience
- HS diploma or GED equivalent
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