Alarm & Detection Technician
Delta Fire Systems is a subsidiary of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other and we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.What we offer:
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Gym membership reimbursement
Alarm & Detection Technician
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 manufacturer’s equipment.
Job Responsibilities
Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system
Work in compliance with the Company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times
Use company software to input testing results. All work completed on iPads; some minimal technology skills needed
Analysis and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults, Shorts, Wire Integrity, Termination, Panel, Fuses, Battery Testing and much more
Program dialers for monitoring. Phone line traditional and cell phone monitoring skills needed
Complete basic repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices
Complete final reports, deficiency reports and possible bids via a computer and/or tablet
Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals
Analysis of blueprints
Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users
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 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)
Job Qualifications
Knowledge of NFPA codes is required
NICET I Certification within 1 year of employment
NICET II Certification within 1 year after NICET I is achieved
Nevada Fire Alarm License required
High School Diploma/ GED required
Fire Alarm Service Experience required
Manufactures certifications are preferred but not required (EST, Gamewell, FCI, Notifier, Honeywell, Simplex, Siemens)
Field installation experience is a plus
Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is preferred
Possess an understanding of expenses and scheduling
OSHA 30 is a plus
Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, back ground and reference check
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company 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