Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company.  We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other and we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities.  WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer:

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Fire Alarm Technician

Western States Fire Protection is looking for a Fire Alarm Technician. The qualified Technician should be outgoing; highly self-motivated and must be able to problem solve. He/she will have strong communication skills and a professional image. This person must be able to handle all aspects of a new or retrofit project from install to programming, perform service calls and repairs, and have strong troubleshooting skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work on and repair fire alarm, security, access, and video systems from various manufactures. Able to complete installations and repairs per NFPA72 and other standards
• Use company software to complete work orders, daily time sheet, and inter-company communications. All work is completed on iPads or iPhones, some minimal technology skills needed
• Analysis and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults, Shorts, Wire Integrity, Termination, Panel, Fuses, Battery Testing and much more
• Programming of dialers and fire alarm panels for monitoring utilizing traditional POTS lines, cellular, and IP technologies
• Complete basic repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices
• Complete final reports, deficiency reports and possible bids via a computer and/or tablet
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals
• Help grow the business. When slow, be capable of seeking opportunities with existing and new customers. Sales training, business cards, other will be provided
• Read and understand construction drawings

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum of two years of service or install experience is required
• Washington 06 or 01 Electrical license is required
• NICET II in Fire Alarm is required
• Field installation experience is required
• Solid knowledge of NFPA 70 & 72 codes is required
• Possess an understanding of expenses and scheduling
• Hold a valid driver's license; In accordance with Company Policy
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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