Fire Alarm Service Technician
On-siteFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Perform on-site inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm, suppression, and releasing systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and manuals to determine scope of work, then manage daily call activity by programming system products and networking devices. Report to assignment with required testing tools including multi-meters and prepare associated paperwork for customer service activities. This role requires interpreting system drawings, understanding project documentation, and handling stressful situations while managing multiple tasks. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs, work on scaffolding up to 40 feet, and work extended hours or weekends as required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of High School Diploma/GED
- 2-4 year degree in a technical field from accredited college or university
- Must have the ability to lift/move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs
- Must have the ability to perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working in ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as required
Desired Qualifications
- NICET Certification
- Installation of low voltage systems, Fire/Life Safety Systems, Access Control Systems, Nurse Call Systems, Paging Systems, School Clock Systems, HVAC controls, elevator controllers, and Telephone Systems experience
- Fundamental knowledge of test equipment including multi-meters, digital analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communicating devices
- Knowledge of the hazards associated with inadvertent system discharge for the purpose of inspection, testing and maintenance
- Knowledge of Ohm's law, resistance and AC/DC circuits
- Programming experience
- Ability to handle stressful situations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Proficient in the use of personal computers including such programs as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, IOS and database (software) programs
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