Fire Alarm Technician Trainee- Knoxville

Building Systems Technology, Inc. (BST) has offices located throughout East Tennessee, Middle

Tennessee, and Alabama. BST is a regional leader in life safety, security, communication, and

voice/data systems, serving thousands of customers throughout the Southeastern United States. BST

offers an array of fire alarm, integrated security, sound and communications, nurse call, voice/data,

and customized low voltage systems. We offer our industry-leading product solutions, system

designs and services to commercial and industrial building owners, government installations,

schools, universities, hospitals, and anywhere life safety, security, property protection and reliable IT

structured cabling systems are vital.

Fire Alarm Technician Trainee position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responding to service calls for troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment
• Programming and testing of various low-voltage systems
• Rotating on-call (available to dispatch for after-hours service when assigned as the primary

on-call technician)

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, and operational/product

manuals.

• Carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work in unusual and difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, crawl

spaces and above ceilings

• Use a variety of hand and power tools
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers and their staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.

Overnight travel may be required.

Benefits:

In addition to standard benefits, new employees are eligible for

BST Perks:

• $2,000 Employee Referral Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Boot Reimbursement (1x a year)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• NICET Test Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniforms Provided

Qualifications:

• Experience installing and servicing Voice and Data, Security, Fire Alarm and CCTV

equipment.

• Valid driver's license with good record
• OSHA 10 or higher preferred, not required
• Successfully pass drug test
• Must pass security background check to obtain alarm license.

Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer requirements. May be required to work overtime and be on call, to respond to emergency situations. Building Systems Technology, Inc. is an EST Strategic Partner. We offer an excellent benefit

program, competitive compensation, and advancement opportunities.