Fire Alarm Technician

Job Description for Fire Alarm Technician

SCOPE OF WORK

A. Work will consist of installation, maintenance, alternations, additions and/or repairs of or, extending Fire Alarm systems, conductors, and associated materials equipment within the commercial Fire Alarm industry. A minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training is required in each year of Apprenticeship with a minimum 8,000 hours of on-the-job training to complete the program.

B. Must attend a minimum of 144 hours of job-related education instruction in each year of Apprenticeship training and maintain a minimum passing grade of 70%. There is a minimum of 576 hours of job-related education instruction to complete the program.

C. Must attend/maintain the NICET certification.

D. Must attend/maintain the Auto Call certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. In general, the Fire Alarm Mechanic is responsible for performing tasks such as annual inspections, trouble shooting, programing and installation of Fire Alarm system.

B. The Fire Alarm Mechanic is responsible for all service calls.

C. Responsible for ensuring all documentation is filled out and signed by onsite personnel. You are also responsible for turning all documentation into the office in a timely manner.

D. Maintain a company van for service calls and inspections.

WORKING CONDITIONS

A. Job requires working in all elements. This depends on job location and time of year (heat, cold, rain, snow)

B. Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns)

C. Job requires employee to have required personal hand tools with them at all times. Employer will provide you with a list of hand tools needed.

D. Work from and carry all types of ladders including, but not limited to, step and extension ladders.

E. Employee's personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed weight of ladder:

• Type I ladders are rated for heavy-duty and have a 250-pound limit.

• Type IA ladders are intended for extra-heavy-duty and can support up to 300 pounds.

F. Perform work at various heights, in some cases above 50 feet, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, bucket trucks, cat walks or other safe work areas. Fall protection safety training and equipment, if required, will be provided by IGM.

G. Work in restricted areas (electrical switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics).

H. Wear the personal protective equipment provided (PPE) as required. Including hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, dust masks, respirators, etc.

I. Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers. Lifting equipment and working overhead when required.

J. Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts.

K. You will be required to do onsite work in the Maryland/District of Columbia and Northern Virginia.