Fire Alarm Technician

South Western Communications

South Western Communications, SWC, is one trusted source for communication, physical security and life safety solutions to meet the needs of Healthcare, Education, Detention and Commercial customers. We utilize a consultative approach to conduct an in-depth needs analysis, enabling our customers to fulfill their mission critical processes. We continuously research and select only the best-in class product collection. We utilize these products to create an integrated solution with your goals and needs in mind, ensuring satisfaction and flawless integration.

At SWC, we strive to exceed your expectations and invest the time and resources into every job because we care about our customers.

Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection and maintenance of electrical fire alarm systems. The Systems Technician is responsible for installing and servicing the systems in the most efficient and effective manner to ensure minimum downtime and maximum performance. The technician is responsible for communicating system performance to the customer.

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics.
• Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Performs all tasks required to completely install, fire alarm systems to include, engineering – technical review, cable installation, device mounting, wiring devices and control panels and programming/testing equipment.
• Performs a variety of tasks involved in installation using hand and power tools.
• Tasks include continual learning of new products, upgrades, and software programs related to fire and security systems.
• Evaluate and diagnose equipment requiring service and identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on the most efficient and cost‑efficient methods to return equipment to working order.
• Assists with preventive maintenance of customer equipment.
• Responsible for accurate tracking on time sheets, service/installation tickets.

South Western Communications

South Western Communications, SWC, is one trusted source for communication, physical security and life safety solutions to meet the needs of Healthcare, Education, Detention and Commercial customers. We utilize a consultative approach to conduct an in‑depth needs analysis, enabling our customers to fulfill their mission critical processes. We continuously research and select only the best‑in class product collection. We utilize these products to create an integrated solution with your goals and needs in mind, ensuring satisfaction and flawless integration.

At SWC, we strive to exceed your expectations and invest the time and resources into every job because we care about our customers.

Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection and maintenance of electrical fire alarm systems. The Systems Technician is responsible for installing and servicing the systems in the most efficient and effective manner to ensure minimum downtime and maximum performance. The technician is responsible for communicating system performance to the customer.

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics.
• Supervise and inspect the installation of equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Performs all tasks required to completely install, fire alarm systems to include, engineering – technical review, cable installation, device mounting, wiring devices and control panels and programming/testing equipment.
• Performs a variety of tasks involved in installation using hand and power tools.
• Tasks include continual learning of new products, upgrades, and software programs related to fire and security systems.
• Evaluate and diagnose equipment requiring service and identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on the most efficient and cost‑efficient methods to return equipment to working order.
• Assists with preventive maintenance of customer equipment.
• Responsible for accurate…