Fire Alarm System Inspector

First Alarm • Full-time • San Jose, California, United States • $22 - $41 / hour • 2w ago

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Fire Alarm Inspector who is eager to grow within the organization. This individual needs to possess clear communication and the ability to think quickly on their feet while using hardware and hand tools as needed. The Fire Alarm Inspector assists with fire systems hardware installations, performing all fire testing activities as assigned according to the prescribed guidelines. The Fire Alarm Inspector also performing basic system repairs and maintains equipment which includes troubleshooting the equipment and advising customer on how to use the equipment while following First Alarm’s procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Conduct fire tests according to the prescribed process and complete fire test forms as required

Report and performance tracking as designated by management processes

Prepare accurate and timely service-call tickets for submission to service/operations management

Maintain company vehicle and organize truck stock parts and tools

Knowledge and understanding of the electrical requirements, alarm initiating devices, control functions, alarm indicating appliances and the power requirements of a fire alarm system

Understand operations and use of manual fire alarm boxes, automatic fire detectors, audible and visual signaling appliances, enunciators and other basic components of a Fire Alarm system

Two (2) + years of experience with fire security alarm systems

May participate in designing large integrated network-based systems

Works independently, may lead small installation teams

Steady hands to hold and maneuver hardware and tools

Professional appearance with clear communication/listening skills

Ability to communicate with internal staff on customer installs and/or issues

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a clean DMV record and be over the age of 21 to drive our vehicles

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Must have excellent written/verbal communication, organizational, and listening skills

Detail-oriented/multi-tasker

Must be able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor while working at customer sites and speaking with difficult customers

Must be punctual and reliable

Passionate about implementing changes to a growing company

California Fire/Life Safety a plus

NICET Certification a plus

Notifier, Honeywell, DMP, Radionics hardware a plus

On-call (evenings and weekends) and swing shifts may be required from time to time

Candidates must be able to pass a stringent background check, inclusive of drug testing.

WHAT FIRST ALARM OFFERS:

Competitive compensation

Ongoing training

Company provided vehicle and gas card

Advancement opportunities with a stable, profitable company

(5) offices: Rohnert Park, Richmond, San Jose, Santa Cruz/Aptos & Monterey

Vacation, holiday, and sick pay, per employee handbook

Medical, dental and vision coverage, including voluntary supplemental insurance

401K and ESOP (employee stock ownership program)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods sitting in vehicle and/or standing at customer sites

Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds at a time

Use hands to handle, push, pull equipment

Ability to stand, twist, walk, grasp and reach for extended periods of time

Regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Must be able to work on a ladder up to 30 feet.

Able to travel as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment, company vehicles and customer sites.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities to be performed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

San Jose, CA 95131 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

San Jose, CA 95131: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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