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Lead Fire Alarm Technician

A fire alarm technician is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. As a lead technician, it is their task and responsibility to review electrical layout blueprints to determine whether a building’s fire alarm systems comply with electrical and fire safety codes.

Job Description & Responsibilities of Lead Fire Alarm Technician

• Install commercial fire alarm installations from start to finish with minor supervision.
• Test and certify systems with local AHJ's
• Pull wire
• Minimal conduits work
• Trim devices
• Troubleshoot

Qualifications & Skills of Lead Fire Alarm Technician

• NICET Certification Level II or III is required to install commercial fire alarms in the Northern California area
• Ability to read and understand engineered drawings, electrical schematics, and specifications
• Familiar with local ordinances and codes for fire alarm systems
• Ability to work from heights with ladders and lifts
• Clean DMV record
• Graduate of State Approved Apprenticeship
• CA State Fire/Life Safety Certification is a plus
• Experience with Notifier. Bosch POTTER is a plus
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Low voltage experience with Security, Card Access, Nurse Call, & CCTV preferred.

Job Type: Full Time

If you're out of state or out of the general area, you must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance will be considered.