FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN

Work with a great team dedicated to helping your development as a fire alarm technician.

Pay Range: Biased on experience 

Prior Fire Alarm Experience necessary. Pay dependent upon level of experience and education.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Job Description:

Perform installation, programming, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of multiple fire detection and signaling systems.  Projects may include but are not limited to Fire Alarm, Security Alarm & Access Control.

About Security Fire:

As a life safety contractor, we at Security Fire Protection have a reputation for protecting people’s lives and property. Over the past 50 years we have built our reputation by taking on challenging projects (Link for most recent) and our diligent inspection & maintenance. All this has been done in thanks to our 100+ employees between our offices in Memphis (Headquarters), Nashville, and Knoxville (Morristown Automatic Sprinkler). To learn more about Security Fire please click here.

Requirements:

• Able to work independently and with subcontractors.
• Manufacturer training/certification a plus.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, and schematics.
• Must interact well with personnel and customers. Have a professional appearance. Basic computer experiences a plus.
• Willingness to obtain NICET Certification for Fire Alarm Systems Level I within one year.
• One year of experience involving security systems is preferred.
• Ability to be available on-call when scheduled.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively plan the day-to-day activities of the assembly, installation, and repair of fire alarm systems.
• Read and understand construction documents including plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, and agreements.
• Provide guidance and direction to crews in meeting the budgets and schedule dates of each project.
• Ensure job quality and customer satisfaction is maintained in every stage of the project.
• Interact with upper management and other trades, customers, and vendors/suppliers to build lasting relationships.
• Manage labor and materials to ensure the assigned tasks meet or beat budgets.
• Inform Leadership of all issues affecting production, materials, schedule, costs, and relationships.
• Serve as trainer and coach for crew members.
• Focus on safety and safety practices first and foremost at all task inceptions, including Daily Huddles, Tool Box Talks, etc.
• Attend all jobsite and office meetings related to assigned projects as needed and required, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed as required by GC/Owner.
• Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Plan and adjust work schedules to make the most efficient use of assigned manpower and other resources.
• Maintain solid working knowledge of applicable NFPA and Life Safety codes.
• Honor all schedules and internal and external customer commitments.
• Order materials, determine availability, coordinate deliveries, and manage jobsite materials.
• Assess need for equipment and maintain responsibility for all pieces while in your possession.
• Maintain all maintenance and upkeep of company provided vehicles, returning proper documentation as required.
• Maintain professional appearance at all times, ensuring uniforms are in good condition.
• Complete all required, mandatory, and recommended training.