Fire Alarm Technician

Under direct supervision of the Fire Alarm Inspection Manager, performs general inspection, testing, corrective, and preventative maintenance of fire/life safety equipment.

• Knowledge and experience in suppression systems and special extinguishing systems such as Halon and FM-200.
• Strong communication skills; excellent telephone manner; strong English and grammar skills.
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented; accurate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and under the pressure of deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and experience with testing complex fire alarm system, smoke management system, emergency power system, and water delivery systems.
• Strong background in servicing and troubleshooting Fire/Life Safety Systems and their components, specifically (Edwards EST-3)

Required:

• High School, GED or trade school graduate preferred with courses in arithmetic, mathematics, and electricity
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in fire life safety inspections and testing.
• Demonstrate competence in electrical mechanical and fire life safety equipment.
• Requires a valid California Driver’s License.
• LA City Fire Card within six (6) months of employment (PHGSH only)
• Violence Intervention Prevention Training (VIP) within 3 months of employment (PHGSH only)

Preferred:

• Hospital experience.
• Intermediate level computer skills; specifically, in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read blueprints and sequence of operations.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72 and NFPA 25.
• Ability to operate all types of Fire Alarm Systems which will also include the disabling of these systems.
• EST-3 Certified.
• NICET Certified (Level 2 or currently in process).
• Los Angeles Chief’s Regulation 4 Certificate of Fitness or currently in process (in one or more categories).

Address
: 12401 Washington Blvd.

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Zip Code
: 90602