Fire Alarm System Tech
On-siteHopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Maintain, inspect, test, and repair installed fire alarm detection and suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA standards. Diagnose trouble in electrical systems, replace defective components, and perform preventive maintenance on fire pumps, wet and dry risers, and Simplex class controllers. Locate and repair issues in public address, water leak detection, emergency power-off, and TCC systems while planning work from blueprints and technical manuals. Serve as the primary point of contact for all project matters concerning fire alarm systems and assist subcontractor personnel. Comply with federal, state, and OSHA safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalency
- Current state driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of valid insurance
- Minimum Five (5) years of testing and repairing fire alarm systems
- Must be knowledgeable in addressable fire alarm systems
- Must be knowledgeable in Monaco radio transmission
- Must be able to work on high ladders and other high places
- Working knowledge of solid-state and conventional control circuitry
- Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to adapt to changes in technology and applicable facility/infrastructure codes and standards
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with facility/infrastructure codes and standards, as applicable
- Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional & courteous manner in diverse situations
- Proficiency and knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools
- Demonstrated working ability read, write, speak and understand English
- CTV Systems Certification
- NICET Level 1 Certification (or must be able to obtain within 6 months)
- NTS Certification
- Simplex 4005/4006/4008/4010 Technician Certification
- Knowledge of NFPA 72/NFPA25
- Must be able to pass all required background checks necessary to obtain and sustain clearance to a secure federal facility
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