Fire Alarm Technician

ABOUT US

Fire Safety and Protection LLC, Boston, MA is a leading provider of fire and life safety services. We offer inspection, maintenance, repair, design, and installation on a variety of systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental facilities. The company is led by veterans of the fire and life safety industry.

Job Description:

A Fire Alarm Tech in the Fire and Safety Industry is responsible for programming, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. They use specialized software and equipment to ensure that these systems function correctly and meet the needs of their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and programming fire alarm systems to meet the needs of clients, including selecting the appropriate equipment and configuring the system to meet local, state, and federal regulations.

• Testing and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to ensure that they function correctly and meet the needs of clients.

• Collaborating with project managers, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients.

• Providing technical support to clients and colleagues, including answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and providing training as needed.

• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, including labor and materials costs, and preparing reports as needed.

• Keeping up-to-date with changes in fire alarm codes and regulations, as well as industry best practices and new technologies.

• Ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations, as well as industry best practices.

• Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to all safety protocols at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in fire alarm system programming, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Must be familiar with specialized software and equipment used to program fire alarm systems, and have knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing these systems.

• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential, as is excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license and have the physical ability to perform the job duties.

• Completion of a degree or certification program in a related field may also be required.

Physical Requirements:

Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.

Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.

Overnight travel may be required.

Benefits:

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is laser focused on creating a culture that thrives on developing our people and protecting our clients' assets. We offer our employees comprehensive benefits:

Company paid benefits:

• 50K Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 7 Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Voluntary Life/AD&D

• Voluntary Short-Term Disability

• Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness

• 401k Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth)

• Referral Bonus

Health & Safety:

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection, LLC's objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Core Values:

Fair

• Fair and Professional with customers and each other.

Safe

• Safe in everything we do.

Accountable

• Accountable for continuous improvement.

Principled

• Principled in every decision we make.

Growth Minded

• Growth minded organization to support customer and employee success.

FSP Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.