Alarm & Detection Technician

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Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems and have protected lives and property since 1985. Our values are integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, and commitment.

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• PTO, Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tution Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

The function of this position is to provide reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, repairing and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventive maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturers' equipment.

This is a safety sensitive position.

The starting hourly wage for this position is $42.00 depending on experience.

• Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of the system
• Work in compliance with the Company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times
• Daily communications with Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs
• Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques
• All work is performed to NFPA/ NEC and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced
• Works with Project Manager, Schedule Coordinator and Office Administrative Staff to ensure complete closeout and turnover of jobs to the client (Ensure that work is completed so it can be billed in full)

• Knowledge of NFPA codes
• Washington State 06 low voltage License
• NICET I Certification within 2 years of employment
• NICET II Certification within 2 years after NICET I is achieved
• Seattle FA1 License after obtaining NICET II
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and reference check
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Company requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction