Fire Alarm & Suppression Technician Level I

CertaSite, LLC Fire Alarm & Suppression Technician Level I ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a fire alarm & suppression level I who has a passion for the customer and life safety. The perfect candidate has experience in the fire protection industry and can successfully perform inspections, installation, testing, service and repairs of fire alarm systems, engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems. This includes confirming compliance with applicable life-safety and fire-safety requirements as mandated by standards, codes, manufacturers requirements, federal, state and local ordinances, customer requirements, and the expectations and requirements of the company. This is a fast-paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company. COMPANY PERKS - Level up training program - Education & Certification reimbursement program - Referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral - Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision - 401K plan with company match - Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave - Management opportunities - Opportunities for overtime with incentives - Company giveaways - Opportunities for community service and charity involvement - Work at a mission-driven company, focused on people - Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING - Perform installation, inspection and testing of all types of fire alarm and engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems at the required frequencies in accordance with the requirements and instructions contained in the applicable NFPA codes and standards - Perform programming, testing, final inspections, as-built drawings and customer training for installations. Troubleshoot and perform service and repair of fire alarm and engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems - Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations either electronically or manually - Maintain a good positive relationship with the customer and pass on information to the appropriate personnel for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns - Maintain vehicle in clean and orderly fashion. Keep vehicle stocked with parts, equipment, and supplies, necessary to perform the job - Maintain equipment and tools necessary to safely perform job - Evaluate customer site for additional equipment and services that customer may require - Work in compliance with the Company's safety program - Perform on-site and/or off-site (phone) emergency troubleshooting of fire alarm and suppression systems - Discuss deficiencies noted with customer, explaining the problem and its resolution - There may be situations which require work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. For some locations, these demands will be more frequent or required than others. - Must be comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts, or in confined spaces QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 6 months of technical experience with fire detection and signaling systems NICET 1 Certification in Fire Alarm Systems Must possess the ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals and percentages Must possess the knowledge and ability to understand and operate basic computer functions, operating systems and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple IOS, Android and Outlook. In addition, required to learn and use industry specific devices and software Knowledge and understanding of low voltage and wiring. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams Must currently have a valid U.S. driver's license