Fire Alarm Systems Inspector

Overview

Position Location: This role supports our Cromwell, CT branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Hartford, CT area.

Siemens enables sustainable progress through technology by empowering customers and combining the real and digital worlds. We aim to improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation, putting people first. Our Smart Buildings help create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments.

Transform the everyday with us!

Fire Inspectors play a vital role in preventing, detecting, and mitigating the impact of fires. You will perform tasks such as minor repairs and visual and functional testing on fire alarm systems in accordance with national and local standards. Our fire inspectors contribute to public safety, property protection, and overall emergency preparedness.

• Follow and maintain highly structured inspection schedules providing inspection, testing, and performing minor service and deficiency repairs for fire alarm equipment to comply with NFPA 72 standards as well as state and local codes. Note deficiencies, remedies, and review pricing with customers. Complete service ticket documentation before leaving the customer site. Follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tests performed. Generate reports within Siemens tools and upload to city municipality websites.
• Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper operation and routine inspections. Assist with training.
• Work overtime when needed, and maintain stock, tools, and equipment in vehicles.
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Complete required training and certifications within the time requirements for this role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Electro-mechanical experience (either through professional experience and/or education).
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of environments around mechanical and electrical equipment, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions; use hand tools, laptop (proficient in Microsoft Office), email, smartphone, and tablet; carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to differentiate types/colors of wire.
• Must obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level I within 12 months.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED;
  Associate degree in electronics or related field preferred.
• 6+ months of experience performing Inspections, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) of Fire Alarm and/or Fire Life Safety Systems.
• Ability to read/understand design and construction documents.

The pay range for this position is $37,199 - $63,770 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law:
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by law.

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