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Fire Alarm Technician 2- Baltimore, MD

ID 12367

Location Baltimore, MD

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Fire Alarm Service Technician 2 is responsible for conducting in-depth inspections, advanced troubleshooting, and comprehensive repairs of fire alarm systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• · Conduct detailed inspections and thorough testing of fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, identifying and resolving complex issues.

• · Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair intricate problems in fire alarm systems, including VESDA systems and interconnected components such as elevators, HVAC shutdown, fire doors, and smoke control.

• · Maintain accurate documentation of service activities, including diagnostics, repairs, and system upgrades, completing testing reports in a timely manner.

• · Provide technical support to junior technicians, collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality service delivery.

• · Respond promptly to service calls, emergencies, and system failures, restoring system functionality while upholding safety protocols and company policies.

• · Assist in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of various fire alarm systems, including Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, Firelite, etc.

• · Perform complete site surveys for potential preventive maintenance inspections and fire alarm system changes/modifications, preparing labor estimates and material requirements.

• · Stay updated on industry advancements, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and optimize system performance, while pursuing and maintaining industry certifications.

• · This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• · Minimum of high school degree and five years of related experience or two years technology degree and three years of related experience.

• · NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II or pass NICET II exam within 90 days of employment.

• Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain US Clearance, minimum DoD Secret Clearance.

• Position is subject to an additional customer background check.

• This position will require up to 15% travel throughout the United States.

• · Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.

• · Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.

• · Knowledge of NFPA 72 and OSHA Requirements

• · Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.

• · Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.

• · Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors

• Physical Requirements

• · Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.

• · Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.

• · Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.

• · Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

• · Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

• · May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

• · Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• · Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• · Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

• · See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• · Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• · Work overtime as directed by supervisor.

• · Must be able to pass a background check.

• · Must be able to pass random drug screening.

• · Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement.

• · Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.

• · Must have a reliable means of transportation to arrive on job sites which vary based on the customers' locations and schedules

• We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid-time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Military Reserve pay offset

• Paid maternity leave

• Pay range: $33.00- $39.00

Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

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