Fire Alarm Technician

Alabaster, AL, US

A Fire Alarm Technician 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders.
• Physically able to install system hardware and wiring.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds at a time.

• Life/AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (employee choice)
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave

• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits:
  Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness
• Legal Services
• HSA / Health Care and Dependent Care FSA Plans

FSP is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the Fire and Life Safety Industry. As part of this commitment, FSP offers various program sponsor ships that reimburse employees for the costs of study materials and certification testing and provides tiered pay increases upon achievement of certification.

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.

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.