Fire Alarm System Tester

The Testing Technician is responsible for the onsite testing of fire life safety systems. The Testing Technician is a vital component to the testing process by completing the fire life safety test according to contractual agreements and regulatory standards. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform the testing and cleaning of all types of fire life safety devices, fire panel monitoring, device labeling, and testing set up and break down.
• Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place with both internal and external customers; acknowledges and addresses requests received via phone, email or company systems daily. 
• Manages own time and resources to achieve identified objectives; is diligent in meeting all communicated/defined deadlines. Monitors and updates tickets assigned to them in company CRM.
• Accurately communicates device testing status, device name changes, location changes to ensure accurate testing documentation.
• Understands how to read and interpret previous testing documentation into a functional working plan for the current testing process (when applicable). Taking into consideration any special accommodations or notations recorded on that test.
• Adheres to all workplace safety expectations, regulations, standards and practices.
• Displays an understanding of and the functionality of the Fire Life Safety systems installed.
• Performs good housekeeping while at a customer site; keeping work area clean and organized.
• Operates and understand the use of all tools and equipment needed for the test. 
• Punctuality and regular attendance

Position Requirements:

• 1+ years’ experience in low voltage systems
• 1+ years’ experience in fire life safety testing
• high school diploma (or equivalent)
• valid California Driver License and proof of auto insurance. 
• Must be able to work weekends, nights, split shifts, and rotating shifts (if needed). 

We also conduct pre-employment drug screening in accordance with Federal Contractor regulations and background checks in accordance with State and local regulations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to drive for 2+ hours in a work shift/day, daily.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, hear, and speak, daily.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, under all temperature variations.
• Work environment may be construction sites, commercial buildings, high rise/midrise buildings, and/or hospitals with patient contact.  Ascend/Descend and work at heights above 6ft and extreme heights, occasionally
• Move/Transport/Install/Remove items weighing 20+ pounds, daily
• Pushing/Pulling using upper extremities, daily
• Position self to work in confined spaces, occasionally

The base hourly range for this full-time position is $20.00 - 30.00 plus benefits. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all California locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

TRL Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. TRL’s employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.