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Fire Alarm Technician
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An Alarm or Security System Technician installs and repairs security systems and fire detectors in homes or businesses.
$56,236 / year median in New Jersey
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Fire Alarm Technician Specialized Fire & Security Inc - 1.0 Riverdale, NJ Job Details Full-time $24 - $40 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Equipment safety procedures Fire safety Safety regulations In-person customer service English System maintenance Driver's License Construction plans Following blueprint specifications Desktop applications Equipment maintenance National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Full Job Description We are seeking a motivated and experienced Fire Alarm Technician to join our team. In this role, you will provide technical field support and service to our customers. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving customer issues, conducting on site installations and repairs, as well as on-going training for customer personnel. As your employer, we offer an advancement plan and we will subsidize 82.5% of the cost of your medical benefits. Other benefits are available for purchase by the employee, i.e. vision, dental, etc... New hires receive 15 days of PTO to start beginning January 1. Prorated prior to January 1. PTO increases with years in service. Employees are paid for 10 company holidays. If you are an ambitious and self-motivated professional with a strong background in fire alarm safety products, we would love to have you as part of our team. The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for the following: Coordinate with contractors in the process of installation of fire alarm systems sold by our company Perform system commissioning on fire alarm systems including loading software programs and implementing modifications as necessary Conduct testing and inspect fire alarm systems under maintenance agreements Troubleshoot and repair network hardware and software issues Identify code and non-conformance issues Makes recommendations regarding both systems installations and service contract facilities Generate detailed daily reports, using Company software, on activities completed, deferred and those requiring further action or material Support emergency on-call assignments based on rotational schedule The qualified candidate for a Fire Alarm Technician should possess the following requirements: Associates degree in Electronics or related field or equivalent experience in the installation and maintenance of low voltage electronic systems Fluent In English Must be legally authorized to live within the United States Must be legally authorized to work within the United States Must be a legal citizen of the United States A minimum of 3 years experience in the installation and maintenance of Fire Safety Products Knowledge of Siemens Fire Alarm Equipment is a plus National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) Certification Requirements - Level I Excellent customer service skills Strong verbal and written communications skills The ability to read architectural and engineering drawings and prints Skilled in the PC applications in a client/server environment Ability to work independently and in team environment Ability to lift seventy-five (75) pounds unassisted Ability to work on a lift up to 40 feet Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures Must have valid state drivers license and good driving record Compensation details: 24-40 Hourly Wage PI8a787b3508a7-25404-33143311