Fire Alarm Technician Trainee

About Us

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician Trainee. The primary function is to gain knowledge and experience in training with Alarm Technicians, with the goal of becoming an Alarm Technician and obtaining an Ohio Fire Alarm license and NICET I Certification. This three‑year training program requires travel.

• Train with Alarm Technicians on all basic installations.
• Develop an understanding of how each device works and the proper installation for all.
• Attend a basic fire alarm class and an advanced fire alarm class through Nafed or AFAA.
• Complete all training modules assigned in a professional and timely manner.
• Learn and understand the basics of installing, troubleshooting, and programming both a conventional and addressable fire alarm.
• Eventually be able to install/service a fire alarm with little to no supervision.
• Attend an NFPA 72 Basics code class.
• Eventually gain advanced knowledge with conventional fire alarm systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and program Fire Alarm, Access Control, Nurse Call Intrusion, Sound, CCTV, and IP Video Systems.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork, such as Work Tickets and Inspection and/or Deficiency Reports, for all service calls and inspections.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Provide detailed oral and written feedback to management concerning customer issues.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Participate in department on‑call rotation and work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to work on low voltage systems.
• Willing and able to eventually obtain an Ohio Fire Alarm license.
• During third year complete NICET level 1 certification.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Strong background in electronics or similar experience required.
• Strong technical skills and the ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Able to lift equipment and tools up to 40 pounds required.

• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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