Lead EST Fire Alarm Technician

Total Fire Protection

• $79K — $93K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial fire alarm experience
  • Must have strong installation, service and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with fire alarm programming and commissioning
  • Deep knowledge of NFPA 72 and relevant fire alarm codes
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Experience in leading teams and working autonomously
  • Strong communication skills with customers and AHJs
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record
  • Preferred NICET Level II; NICET Level III is a significant advantage
  • Familiarity with major fire alarm platforms like Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, NOTIFIER, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fire alarm projects from initiation to testing
  • Interpret drawings and specifications for project guidance
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot various system issues
  • Program and commission fire alarm systems effectively
  • Collaborate with other trades and professionals
  • Conduct acceptance testing alongside AHJs
  • Document on-site conditions and system deficiencies
  • Mentor and train junior technicians
  • Help define and uphold the company's field standards

Benefits

  • Overtime opportunities
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Company fuel card for business use
  • Company phone/tablet for communication
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off for vacations and holidays
  • Company-supported training and certification for NICET
  • Tool and boot allowance for equipment
  • Pathways for career advancement
  • Direct access to leadership in the Fire Alarm Division
  • Employee assistance program for support
  • Employee discounts available
  • Opportunities for professional growth
Full Job Description
We're looking for a technician who takes pride in the trade-someone who can troubleshoot a difficult system, run a project, work professionally with customers and AHJs, and help develop the technicians working alongside them.

The lead technician will perform and lead commercial fire alarm installation, service, programming, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting throughout the Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and surrounding markets.

The lead technician will also work with fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, power supplies, sprinkler interfaces, fire pumps, elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, door release and other life-safety system interfaces.

Responsibilities:
  • Run fire alarm projects from startup through acceptance testing
  • Read and interpret drawings, specifications and sequence-of-operations documents
  • Troubleshoot SLC, NAC, power, communication and ground-fault conditions
  • Program and commission fire alarm systems
  • Coordinate work with electricians, sprinkler technicians, GCs and other trades
  • Conduct acceptance testing with AHJs
  • Document field conditions and deficiencies
  • Train and mentor developing technicians
  • Help establish Victory's field standards and best practices

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of commercial fire alarm experience
  • Strong installation, service and troubleshooting ability
  • Fire alarm programming and commissioning experience
  • Strong understanding of NFPA 72 and applicable fire alarm codes
  • Ability to read construction drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Experience working independently and leading other technicians
  • Professional customer and AHJ communication skills
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • NICET Level II or higher is strongly preferred
  • NICET Level III is a major plus
  • Experience with Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, NOTIFIER, Potter, Edwards/EST, Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Simplex or similar commercial platforms is highly desirable
  • Strong fire alarm fundamentals, troubleshooting ability and the willingness to learn


Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour

Hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Company vehicle
  • Company fuel card
  • Company phone/tablet
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid manufacturer training
  • Paid NICET testing/certification support
  • Tool/boot allowance
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Direct access to Fire Alarm Division leadership
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Opportunities for advancement

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