What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Service Technician position at Benson Systems?
For over 30 years, Benson Systems has been installing and servicing electronic, and physical security systems. We are an established company with a proven track record of stability and longevity. Our goal is to hire motivated individuals eager to learn, grow and advance.
We offer an outstanding work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. The work we do in Arizona extends throughout the state.
Benson Systems has immediate openings for Commercial and Construction (Rough-in) Fire Alarm Technicians in Arizona. Benson offers their employees
Great Benefit package and company perks!
What You’ll Do
- Perform fire alarm system repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and replace defective parts
- Perform programming on fire alarm systems
- Use device manuals to repair non-functioning fire alarms and restore fire alarms to original functionality
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strappings
- Repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications
- Ensure compliance to fire and electrical codes
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required
- Travel to multiple job sites each day
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders multiples times a day
What You’ll Bring (requirements)
- 3 plus years of experience in the Fire Alarm industry (construction and/ or service) OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
- NICET level II or higher Fire Alarm Systems Certification.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing)
- Results Oriented (job/ service driven)
- Able to lift, carry, and move tools and equipment weighing up to 70 lbs.
- Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions – climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
- Excellent problem-solving skills/ Critical thinking abilities
- Understands and implements sound customer service practices
- Military background a HUGE plus
- Employee will be required to possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
- Candidates must be able to respond to calls outside of normal business hours.
Beneficial qualifications
- Any specialty fire alarm systems experience commercial / Military base exp.
- Possession of NICET, state issued, or otherwise recognized certification (apprenticeship/ journeyman program)
- Programming experience
- Experience in construction environments (Fire Alarm)
- Experience in service environments (Fire Alarm)
- Field experience with wiring, troubleshooting, and NFPA Code requirements (to include California specific amendments)
- Factory Training and Certifications
- Professional membership in the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).
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