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Total Fire Protection · 1 month ago

FIRE ALARM SERVICE TECHNICIAN

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$30/hr - $60/hr

5+ years exp

Total Fire Protection is expanding rapidly, presenting an exciting and challenging opportunity to bring your fresh ideas, polished expertise, and collaborative attitude to support our growth. The Service Technician – Fire Alarm Division will directly oversee all duties and tasks of this functional discipline, ensuring the maintenance and servicing of fire alarm systems while adhering to relevant codes and standards.

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Responsibilities

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Understand Total Fire Protection’s strategy, business, and growth initiatives

Possesses the knowledge that is relevant to interpret the servicing and maintenance of Fire Alarm systems

Ability to provide a proficient ability to identify and restore system trouble conditions, understanding all code requirements, manufacturer’s specifications, and the general standards of customer service practice

Ability to conduct site surveys, system inspections and identify deficiencies as necessary and the ability to write service tickets as required

Knowledge as it applies to corresponding systems, including but not limited to, Fire Alarm and relevant detection and notification systems

Must be familiar with NFPA 72, including recent updates, and the intent of the code

Familiar with NYC and Long Island local building codes and their fire alarm code requirements

Has general knowledge of fire systems, including fire detection, mass notification, fire dynamics, smoke management, egress codes, and egress systems

Possesses general knowledge of fire alarm system installations for varied applications

Candidate should be able to orally communicate technical issues to supervisors, managers, project engineers, contractors, and field technicians as well as people with a nontechnical background

Candidate must possess writing skills, capable of writing reports, and facilitating effective internal and external communication

Qualification

Fire Alarm SystemsNFPA 72Low Voltage Electrical SystemsElectrical Problem SolvingNICET CertificationMicrosoft ProductsTechnical CommunicationWriting Skills

Required

Five (5) + years of experience in Fire Alarm Service-related work

Five (5) + years proven experience in Fire Alarm Systems, both conventional and addressable types

Knowledge of interior and exterior wiring and the repair of electrical equipment and circuits

Five (5) years of experience in servicing low voltage electrical systems, including but not limited to Fire/Life Safety systems, Security, CCTV, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems

Collaborates and provides support to TFP team members as well as clients, includes interfacing with Building/Fire Officials and contractors as necessary

Excellent Electrical Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Skills

Computer fluency in Windows, Excel, and in all other Microsoft products

Possess a valid driver's license and driving record that meets company requirements

Ability to travel depending on assigned geographic location

Ability to be available for Emergency On-Call Services as needed

Possesses the knowledge that is relevant to interpret the servicing and maintenance of Fire Alarm systems

Ability to provide a proficient ability to identify and restore system trouble conditions, understanding all code requirements, manufacturer's specifications, and the general standards of customer service practice