06 Journey Level Electrician

We are currently looking for Journeymen throughout Western Washington for the following positions: Service, Installation and Inspectors.

Washington Alarm, a Seattle based full service alarm company with our own central station, is seeking 06 technicians with a service background.

We are experiencing rapid growth in sales and service and need licensed technicians with the following skills:

$500 Sign on Bonus! $1,000 Retention Bonus!

Candidate must possess the certifications and experience necessary to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, program, and install a wide array of proprietary and non-proprietary electronic fire alarm and security systems. Candidate should have the ability to accurately discern and document deficiencies found during an inspection and be able to communicate with employees, employers, customers, and authorities-having-jurisdiction both written and verbally.

Qualifications:

• Washington State EL-06 Journeyman License (required)
• NICET 2 Fire Alarm Systems (preferred)
• Prefer experience with Silent Knight, DMP, and 2GIG.
• Experienced in installing CCTV and Access Control
• 4 years experience in fire alarm and security system installation
• Ability to troubleshoot fire alarm and security system faults and trace and repair ground faults
• Must have working knowledge of local and national codes, including NFPA and NEC
• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment, utility vaults (confined spaces), above ceilings, etc.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record
• Must successfully pass a drug test, complete employment background check and driving history
• Able to read blueprints

Starting Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electronic fire alarm and security systems at customer sites
• Produce system inspection, testing, and correction reports
• Service, troubleshoot, and install many different brands of electronic fire alarm and security equipment
• Test all equipment after installation/repair to ensure each system will perform as designed
• Periodically respond to 24/7 customer service calls (additional on call pay applies)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Must be able to direct labor resources including Trainees, NICET Level I technicians, and subcontractors

Signing bonus for qualified applicants payable after 3 months on the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Alarm Technician: 4 years (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• Washington EL-06 Journeyman (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Seattle FA-1 License
• NICET 2 Fire Alarm systems

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $31.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• 401(k) + match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 7 paid holidays

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

License/Certification:

• Washington State Driver's License (Required)
• Journey Electrician 06 Certificate (Required)

Must have a good driving record, and be comfortable with pre-employment background and drug screen.