Fire Alarm Service Technician
$62,400–$124,800 year
On-siteWhippany, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily fire alarm system servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting by conducting site surveys, inspections, and writing service tickets in compliance with NFPA 72 and local NYC/Long Island codes. Identify and restore system trouble conditions while collaborating with supervisors, contractors, and clients to ensure first-class service delivery. Utilize five years of experience in conventional and addressable fire alarm systems, low voltage electrical repair, and wiring diagnostics to resolve complex issues. Maintain proficiency in Windows and Excel for reporting and communicate technical details effectively across all stakeholder groups. Available for emergency on-call services as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Five (5) + years of experience in Fire Alarm Service-related work
- Five (5) + years proven experience in Fire Alarm Systems, both conventional and addressable types
- Knowledge of interior and exterior wiring and the repair of electrical equipment and circuits
- Five (5) years of experience in servicing low voltage electrical systems, including but not limited to Fire/Life Safety systems, Security, CCTV, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems
- Must be familiar with NFPA 72, including recent updates, and the intent of the code
- Familiar with NYC and Long Island local building codes and their fire alarm code requirements
- Has general knowledge of fire systems, including fire detection, mass notification, fire dynamics, smoke management, egress codes, and egress systems
- Possesses general knowledge of fire alarm system installations for varied applications
- Candidate should be able to orally communicate technical issues to supervisors, managers, project engineers, contractors, and field technicians as well as people with a nontechnical background
- Candidate must possess writing skills, capable of writing reports, and facilitating effective internal and external communication
- Possess a valid driver's license and driving record that meets company requirements
- Ability to travel depending on assigned geographic location
- Ability to be available for Emergency On-Call Services as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Certifications (preferred) are to include but are not limited to NICET certification in Fire Alarm; Manufacturer's Programming Certifications; FDNY S98 Certificate of Fitness
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