Fire Alarm Technician 2

Overview

The Fire Alarm Technician 2 provides high quality customer support through on-site service, complex troubleshooting, programming, installation, and maintenance services of various FA Systems under little to no supervision

Responsibilities

+ Plan and perform testing and inspection of large fire alarm systems per NFPA and local code standards, noting existing and potential deficiencies.

+ Perform complete site surveys for potential PM inspections and FA system changes/modifications, prepare corresponding quotations.

+ Program and service fire alarm systems of various models.

+ Troubleshoot various FA systems including Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, Firelite, etc.

+ Perform mid-size FA system upgrades and installation based on provided drawings and submittals.

+ Perform pre-testing and final inspections for assigned projects.

+ Perform PITCO activities.

+ Complete job-related documents including ROC, Test Forms etc.

+ Be on rotation to respond to afterhours service calls as scheduled by supervisor.

+ Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

+ Perform online research, installation manuals, manufacture manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.

+ Provide training to apprentices and crewmembers.

Qualifications

+ HS Diploma/GED required with 5 years of relevant experience or 2 years technology degree and 3 years of relevant experience

+ Work overtime as directed by supervisor.

+ Must be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects anywhere.

+ Must be able to pass a background check.

+ Must be able to pass random drug screening.

+ Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement.

+ Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.

+ Advanced troubleshooting including researching online, system manuals to resolve problems.

+ Knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Fire Alarm System Theory, OSHA Requirements, and Industry Standards for Fire Alarm systems installation.

**Certifications:**

+ Possess NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of FA Systems or

+ Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or

+ Pass exam within 90 days of employment

**Abilities:**

+ Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.

+ Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.

+ Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.

+ Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

+ Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

+ May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

+ Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

+ Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

+ See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

**Other Qualifications:**

+ Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.

+ Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.

+ Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.

+ High level of customer service.

+ Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.

+ Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors.