Fire Alarm Service Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality and sound tests prior to a building's tenant arrivals
• Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement
• Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold
• Install equipment according to national electrical, Fire Alarm and life safety codes and installation standards
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building's Fire Alarm system. This may include functionality testing of installed devices, metering circuits and devices for shorts, grounds and faults
• Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation
• Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification
• Maintain accurate records of work performed. Turn-in "as-built" drawings and required copies of NFPA forms to Installation Coordinator upon completion of job
• If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle
• Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery
• Perform other duties assigned by management

Education/Qualification: 

• Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills
• A minimum of 3 years of Fire Alarm industry experience is required
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology shall be pursued and acquired within first year of employment; and certification maintained while employed
• Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi- meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters and communication equipment
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented
• Should have experience in managing teams or groups of individuals on projects
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity 

At Mitec, we invest heavily in the people and infrastructure to support you - and you'll experience this difference from the very beginning. Our account structure ensures an ongoing one-to-one relationship between your organization and ours, and we hold ourselves accountable with multiple guarantees, verified reporting and ongoing communications. Our responsiveness, attentiveness and desire to serve you quickly all express our commitment to exceeding your expectations every time.

Mitec is now a Pye-Barker company. Since 1946, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has been protecting communities through fire suppression and security Alarm Services. Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a collective of the most prominent and reputable fire and life safety protection companies in the nation.