Fire System Specialist

Notifier and Silent Knight experience preferred

Verify correct sequence of events pertaining to alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of fire alarm systems

Support installation team and subcontractors on project sites as needed

Troubleshoot programming and/or installation issues

Provide support and recommendations to customer regarding system operations

Provide input to others as requested to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for fire alarm systems

Provide programming documentation including daily logs, system reports, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects

Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and saved (including password information)

Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes

Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.

Assist in the preparation of As-built drawings and project turnover to service team

Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Min 5 years of experience in Fire alarm Systems installations and programming

Manufacturer certifications: Notifier Fire Alarm Certification

Experience with fire alarm systems

Ability to configure and troubleshoot computer and networking problems

Read and interpret electrical diagrams

Troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent

Clear and concise verbal and written communication

An understanding of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products

Ability to work with electrical equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, etc.

An understanding of low and high voltage AC circuitry, including transformers, fuses, breakers, wire types, etc.

Maintaining a high-level NICET or other equivalent industry certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Two-year technical degree in related studies

Military or on-the-job technical training experience

NICET or other certifications in FA systems

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Additional Information:

Compensation: $27 - $38 per hour

Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary

Travel Requirements:

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401K w/ company match Life/AD&D/LTD Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K w/ company match

Life/AD&D/LTD

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance