What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician position at Summit Companies?
Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of Summit Companies, is a premier firm in the Fire Protection and Fire Life Safety industry with offices throughout the Midwest.
We are currently seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our team in the Bismarck, ND area with focus on fire detection & alarm service and inspections.
A Relocation and/or Signing Bonus will be considered and negotiated for a Well-Qualified Candidate.
The successful candidate will be dependable and capable of inspecting, servicing, and maintaining various types of fire detection, fire alarm, and other similar low voltage systems. Related experience is required.
Essential Functions:
- Installs commercial/residential security/burglar alarm, fire, CCTV, and Card Access systems
- Perform installations, inspections and service on a variety of fire protection equipment including: fire detection, fire alarm, clean agent systems, CO2 suppression systems, etc.
- Commercial and residential services including Security Systems, Fire Systems, Sprinkler Supervision, Hi/Low Temperature, Access Control, Video Systems, Hold-Up Alarms, Sump Pump Alarms and 24-hour Monitoring.
- Performs system testing and signal verification.
- Completes and submits all required task-related activities, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
- Experience with clean agent and other suppression systems is preferred, but not required.
- Seek out additional sales and service opportunities within existing customer locations, and advise the customer of compliance needs.
- Develop long term relationships with customers and maintain customer retention
Job Requirements:
- Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge.
- Low voltage experience
- Ability to lift 75 lbs , safely use of ladders, work overhead and work in tight spaces.
- Work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Organizational skills are essential for success
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly is a must.
- High school degree or equivalent
- NICET license, preferred
- Bonus and Reimbursements available through Summit's NICET Incentive Program, as approved
We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Fire alarm: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
