Fire Alarm & Security Technician
Role Overview
The purpose of the Fire Alarm & Security Technician position is to install, troubleshoot, service and repair fire alarm and security systems, and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision.
Key Skills for This Role
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QUALIFICATIONS
- The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of
- Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.
- Education, Training, Certifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- NICET or state specific certification, preferred.
- Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:
- 2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
- NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, required.
- 2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
- Communication Skills:
- Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
- Systems and Software Skills:
- 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
- Other Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
- Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
- Must be able to travel 90% of the time, locally.
- PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
- Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
- Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.
- 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.
- While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- NICET or state specific certification, preferred.
- 2 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
- 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar, preferred.
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