Fire Alarm & Detection Technician

National Fire Suppression, a division of 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 specialize 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

Fire Alarm & Detection Technician

Western States Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Service and Inspection Technician. If you have a strong work ethic and integrity, we want you on our team.

The preferred candidate will be outgoing, highly self-motivated, and able to problem solve.

They will have strong communication skills and a professional image as well as able to handle all aspects of a project from install to programming, strong troubleshooting skills, service and inspection work.

Job Responsibilities

Report to Division and Service Manager and work with Project Managers, Administrators, Schedule Coordinators, and Sales staff to ensure proper project performance and client satisfaction is achieved.

Able to perform tests, inspections, maintenance, and repairs

Site verifications of fire alarm installations

Fire alarm system repair and inspections

Must be available for scheduled overtimes work and periodic after hours “on-call” time to meet customer service needs

Analysis of blue prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users

Interact with clients, field personnel and Fire Marshals

Job Qualifications

Knowledge of NFPA 72, UL, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is mandatory

NICET II Certification or willing to receive the certification within 1 year

OSHA 30 is a plus

iPad and computer experience is a plus

Manufacturers certificates is preferred

Minimum of 3 years service or installation experience is preferred

Able to work independently and also in a group/training environment

Knowledgeable with programming and troubleshooting multiple fire alarm panel manufacturers

High School diploma or equivalent

Understanding of expenses and schedules

Possess a valid driver’s license; in accordance with Company policy, and be willing to travel within the states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa

Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background 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.

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