Alarm & Detection Technician

Alarm & Detection Technician

19 Nov 2024
Illinois, Decatur, 62521 Decatur USA

Alarm & Detection Technician

National Fire Suppression is a division of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). 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

Employee Assistant Program

Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Alarm & Detection Technician

The function of this position is to provide reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, repairing and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventive maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturers equipment. Western States Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Technician. The preferred candidate will be outgoing, highly self-motivated, and able to problem solve. They will have strong communication skills and a professional image as well as able to handle all aspects of a project from install to programming, strong troubleshooting skills, and service work.

Job Responsibilities

Site verification of fire alarm installations

Analysis of blue prints

Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users

Interact with clients, field personnel and Fire Marshals

Permit management

Management of Fire Alarm Installations from conception to completion

Job Qualifications

NICET I Certification

NICET II Certification within 1 year after NICET I is achieved

OSHA 30 or willing to acquire within 1 year

Manufacturers certificates is preferred

Minimum of 2 years service or install experience is preferred

Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, Factory Mutual and applicable codes

Knowledgeable with programming and troubleshooting multiple fire alarm panel manufacturers

High school diploma or equivalent, College or Tech School preferred

Possess a valid drivers license in accordance with company policy, and be willing to travel within the state

Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

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.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC52915034
  • State
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  • Full-time
  • Salary
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  • Hiring Company
    Western States Fire Protection Company
  • Date
    2024-11-19
  • Deadline
    2025-01-18
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