Alarm & Detection Technician

Alarm & Detection Technician

03 Nov 2024
Nevada, Sparks, 89431 Sparks USA

Alarm & Detection Technician

Delta Fire Systems is a subsidiary of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). 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

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 manufacturer’s equipment.

Job Responsibilities

Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system

Work in compliance with the Company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times

Use company software to input testing results. All work completed on iPads; 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

Program dialers for monitoring. Phone line traditional and cell phone monitoring skills needed

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

Analysis of blueprints

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

Daily communications with Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs

Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques

All work is performed to NFPA and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced

Works with Project Manager, Schedule Coordinator and Office Administrative Staff to ensure complete closeout and turnover of jobs to the client (Ensure that work is completed so it can be billed in full)

Job Qualifications

Knowledge of NFPA codes is required

NICET I Certification within 1 year of employment

NICET II Certification within 1 year after NICET I is achieved

Nevada Fire Alarm License required

High School Diploma/ GED required

Fire Alarm Service Experience required

Manufactures certifications are preferred but not required (EST, Gamewell, FCI, Notifier, Honeywell, Simplex, Siemens)

Field installation experience is a plus

Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is preferred

Possess an understanding of expenses and scheduling

OSHA 30 is a plus

Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, back ground 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
    JC52820095
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  • Full-time
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  • Hiring Company
    Western States Fire Protection Company
  • Date
    2024-11-04
  • Deadline
    2025-01-03
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