Technician, Fire Alarm

Job Title: Technician, Fire Alarm

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $45.52 - $45.52/hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $12.50/hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

• Assist in development, implementation, and monitoring quality control and safety programs to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Work on various types of fire alarm systems and related devices by performing component installation, maintenance, repair, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, constructing, maintenance level programming and testing.
• Apply practical technical knowledge of Fire Alarm Panel/Systems principles and determine malfunctions.
• Ensure the customer receives a quality product/service that is defect free.
• Work with a variety of equipment including electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, integrated alarms, and associated fiber optic material.
• Assist with performing inspections on completed contract units and documentation to ensure final product meets quality specifications.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems in working on Fire alarm equipment.
• Assist with reviewing maintenance documents, historical files, and inspection records to note trends or recurring discrepancies for initiating corrective action plans.
• Analyze system failures and other unusual system occurrences to isolate the source of the problem and determine whether the failure is caused by software, hardware, or other factors.
• Maintain manual and/or computerized central office records, including detailed records, traffic analysis records, cable records, line records, subscriber service records, and spare parts inventories.
• Run cables, key cables, or house wire to all telephone sets, terminal connectors, lugs, pins, or screws associated with key telephone equipment and/or terminating equipment for non-voice circuits.

• High school Diploma/GED is required.
• 0-3 years in Fire Alarms/closely related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge of industry safety standards.
• Effective and professional communication skills.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL
  -compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military , in accordance with the REAL . For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. Background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Tessera participates in E-Verify.

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