Onsite Fire Alarm Technician

Onsite Fire Alarm Technician

The Fire Alarm Technician shall be qualified and trained to perform the tasks as described

herein. He/she shall be responsible for performing the assigned tasks. The Fire Alarm

Technicians’ activities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Monitoring the Fire Alarm Panel to ensure that it is fully operational. To investigate all

troubles and supervisory alarms causes, and report the cause of the event to the Fire Alarm

Support Shop team and Fire Protection Engineer the day of the incident. The

Technician is to assist the Fire Alarm Support Shop team’s technician in the resolution of the

situation.

• Collaborate with facilities and Life Safety personnel to schedule routine and emergency

Fire Alarm outages during regular business hours, after-hours emergencies, or maintenance

activities.

• Conduct routine surveys and inspections of the Campus, identifying Fire Alarm

deficiencies, and facilitating their repair with the Fire Alarm Support Shop.

• Collaborate with the Fire Protection Engineer on routine projects and installations

requiring testing and where confidence testing (anytime the Fire Alarm system has a program

change).

• Attend planning, coordination, and status meetings as required and provide copies of ALL

the meeting minutes to the Fire Alarm Support Shop team and FPE.

• Conduct post construction inspections of buildings alterations projects and report findings to

the Fire Protection Engineer and the Fire Alarm Support Shop team.

• Maintain the Fire Alarm Device Manual and drawings and ensure that they are current and

reflect the active Fire Alarm system.

• The technician will silence and reset the Fire Alarm system following activations of the system

after being instructed by District of Columbia Fire Department (DCFD) or Fire

Protection Engineer as quickly and safely as possible to minimize the time required for

occupants to be evacuated. The technician will be the primary resource to react to a fire

alarm to determine the reason for the activation.

• Prepare evacuation evaluations within 5 business days following an alarm event for the campus.

This may include, but not be limited to, obtaining the incident report from the

Central Alarm Station. This report forms and instructions will provided by the Fire

Protection Engineer.

• Regular working hours shall be (7:30am – 4:00pm)

Job Requirements

To qualify for the Fire Alarm Technician position, you must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Fire Alarm systems.

Additional requirements of the Fire Alarm Technician Position include:

· NICET Certification Fire Alarm Level 2 or higher

· Proficiency with computer skills, MS Excel, Email

· Strong customer service skills and communications

· Familiarity with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and local codes

Kinetix is constantly searching for talented and hardworking individuals to join our team. For the past 3 years, Kinetix was recognized by INC magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. and by the Philly 100 as one of the top 100 fastest growing firms in the Philadelphia area. Our fast growth allows us to continually hire the best in the business. If you are one of those individuals, consider joining our team. We want to hear from you, whether you are a top tech or a management guru. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers an array of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and short-term/long-term disability. Visit us at www.kinetixfire.com

If you have the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for the position of Alarm Technician. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Join our team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed

Experience:

• Fire alarm: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NICET Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person