Fire Alarm & Suppression Technician Level III

We are looking for a fire alarm & suppression level II who has a passion for the customer and life safety. The perfect candidate has experience in the fire protection industry and can successfully perform inspections,?installation, testing, service and repairs of fire alarm systems, engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems. This includes confirming compliance?with applicable life-safety and fire-safety requirements as mandated by standards, codes, manufacturers requirements, federal, state and local ordinances, customer requirements, and the expectations and requirements of the company. This is a fast-paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company.

• →Perform installation, inspection and testing of all types of fire alarm and engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems at the required frequencies in accordance with the requirements and instructions contained in the applicable NFPA codes and standards
• →Perform programming, testing, final inspections, as-built drawings and customer training for installations. Troubleshoot and perform service and repair of fire alarm and engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems
• →Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations either electronically or manually
• →Maintain a good positive relationship with the customer and pass on information to the appropriate personnel for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns
• →Maintain vehicle in clean and orderly fashion. Keep vehicle stocked with parts, equipment, and supplies, necessary to perform the job
• →Maintain equipment and tools necessary to safely perform job
• →Evaluate customer site for additional equipment and services that customer may require
• →Work in compliance with the Company's safety program
• →Perform on-site and/or off-site (phone) emergency troubleshooting of fire alarm and suppression systems
• →Discuss deficiencies noted with customer, explaining the problem and its resolution
• →There may be situations which require work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. For some locations, these demands will be more frequent or required than others. Discuss this with your Manager
• →Must be comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts, or in confined spaces

• A minimum of 5 years of fire detection and signaling systems experience, which MUST include:
  • At least 33 months of fire alarm systems experience, including installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, commissioning, technical system estimating and sales, plan preparation, code compliance review, project management, and/or technical business management.
    • The three additional years from Level II must include field experience, team leadership, and at least one year in a fire alarm systems technical management role
    • The 5 years MAY include up to 3 months of related experience
• Must possess the ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals and percentages
• Must possess the knowledge and ability to understand and operate basic computer functions, operating systems and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple IOS, Android and Outlook. In addition, required to learn and use industry specific devices and software
• Knowledge and understanding of low voltage and wiring. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Must currently have a valid U.S. driver's license

• 5 – 10 years of experience with fire alarm and suppression systems
• NICET III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems
• State license in the relevant state in which you’re applying
• Experience with electrical wiring and circuitry, desired

CertaSite is a fast-growing fire protection and life safety company. Fire and life safety is our passion. It’s all we think about. We leverage our hard-earned expertise to give people peace of mind, confidence, and more time to pursue their core businesses. Since 2018, we have grown from four to 18 markets while serving more than 30,000 customers throughout the Midwest.

As we grow and expand into new markets, we are building a team that loves what they do and has fun doing it. If you are looking to be challenged every day, for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, and to grow with a mission- and people-driven company focused on the customer, we hope you will consider this amazing opportunity.

• Passionate – We are on a relentless pursuit to be great, not just good enough. And we have fun doing it.
• Impactful – Our work makes a real difference in the world. We literally save lives, but that’s just the beginning.
• Innovative – We believe there is always a better way. We don’t stop until we find it.
• Genuine – We do what we say, and we mean it. We are authentic and dependable.