EXPERIENCED - FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN - Fire Systems of Michigan
Novi, MI
About the Job
Fire Alarm Service Technician and Inspector
About the Company
Fire Systems of Michigan, LLC., is a leader in the industry for providing fire protection services to Michigan for over 30 years. Fire Systems of Michigan is located in Novi, MI, with an excellent team of 100+ employees who are responsible for the inspection and installation of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, kitchen fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers and other fire protection services. We strive to provide our customers with the highest quality services to help keep them fire safe and code compliant. Fire Systems of Michigan has an extensive customer base with over 10,000 fire systems that we perform recurring inspection and repair services throughout the state. Fire Systems of Michigan is continually growing through its internal sales and marketing activities, strong reputation, and business acquisitions. Please visit our website, www.firesystemsofmichigan.com, to learn more about us.
Qualified candidates for the fire alarm inspector and service position will perform fire alarm inspections, service and installations on fire alarm and special hazard systems.
About the Opportunity
Fire Systems of Michigan, LLC. is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician with special hazards, FM200 preferably with a minimum of 2 years' experience and NICET certification. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair Fire Alarm systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis and must be available for on call rotation.
Compensation
- Hourly pay; rate is dependent on candidate's experience
- Potential Quarterly Bonuses
- All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week
- Paid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service calls
- Paid 4 hour minimum at the double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rate
Job Duties
- Testing and Inspecting fire alarm systems in commercial buildings.
- Responding to service requests, diagnose system malfunctions of fire alarms and adjust, repair or replace equipment as needed to bring into compliance.
- Fire Alarm System testing and inspection per NFPA and local code standards.
- Preparing accurate and timely inspection and service reports
Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License with 3 or less points is required.
- Minimum of 3 years licensed driving experience is required.
- Advance knowledge of diagnostics and system repair preferred but not required.
- NICET certification preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of 2 years hands on experience.
- Experience performing special hazard suppression system inspection and repair a plus but not required (FM200 and Halon).
- Functional knowledge to test and service the following fire alarm brands: Simplex, Notifier and Fire-Lite.
- Ability to be available on-call when scheduled.
- Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts..
- Ability to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
- Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.
- Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.
- Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.
Benefits
- 401K with a company match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
- Aflac
- Vacation and Personal time
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Location
- Novi, MI and surrounding area
Position Type
- Full-Time
Fire Systems of Michigan, LLC.is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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