Fire Alarm/Security Technician
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Level
Technician
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
November 27, 2024
Allstates Consulting Services is looking for Fire alarm/Security Technician to work with our partner out of the Chaarlotte, NC area. This position does require extensive travel and you will need to provide your own vehicle but will be paid mileage and travel time.
Benefits (employee contribution):
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels for fire alarm systems with the guidance of building plans and electrical layouts.
- Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics.
- Ensure all work complies with current codes and regulations.
- Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
- Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that fire alarm systems are in compliance with electrical and fire codes.
- Tests to ensure all newly installed fire alarm systems and component devices are operational.
- Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
- If intereested please send your resume to robert.pirtle@allstatesconsulting.net
Job Requirements
Requirements
- License is required for this position
- NICET certification (Preferred, although not required).
- Available to travel.
- Current/valid state-required Physical Security license and/or Life Safety license in the applicable technology.
- Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
- Knowledgeable about NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
- Experience in burglar alarms, access control, and CCTV is a plus.
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
- Knows how to troubleshoot switches, WiFi, and routers.
- Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
- Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
