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Fire Alarm Technician
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What they do
An Alarm or Security System Technician installs and repairs security systems and fire detectors in homes or businesses.
$55,004 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Fire Alarm Unit Leader, the responsibilities of the Fire Alarm Technician include but are not limited to the following:
- Independently perform inspection, service, repairs, installation, and programming of commercial fire alarm systems.
- Independently perform troubleshooting and fault diagnostics of fire alarm devices, wiring, and software.
- May supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel and assist in training staff members.
- Provide field oversight and QA/QC review of contractor work and verify compliance with applicable Codes and Standards. Witnesses and conducts inspections and tests to verify that installations and repairs are completed in a workmanlike manner and follow good engineering practices.
- Set priorities, schedules and coordinates work by contractors and in-house personnel. Regularly visits and inspects sites.
- May issue change orders to original specifications to accommodate changing field conditions or to correct specification errors or omissions; upon Supervisory approval of recommendations, prepares change orders.
For NYCHA employees:
Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).NOTE:
IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.ASSOCIATE INSPECTOR
(ELECTRICA- 31643 Minimum Qualifications 1.