Fire Alarm Technician

Company

Since 1974, Martin Systems has helped people be better prepared and protected using the most modern technology in security, fire, and life safety. With more than 50 years of experience and an expanding presence across Wisconsin, we deliver dependable solutions for homes, businesses, and communities and we’re hiring people who want to make a real difference.**

Role Overview

A Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for installing, configuring, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing low voltage systems, including but not limited to Fire Alarms, Access Control Systems, CCTV, Nurse Calls, and Intercom systems. The Technician must be a role model to the organization with regards to integrity, commitment to results, inspiring teamwork and building on our strong culture of employee recognition while delivering legendary service to our customers, both internal and external.

Key Responsibilities

• Program,

• start-up, troubleshoot and commission new system installation.

• Performs

• basic point-to-point troubleshooting on Fire Alarms, Access Control

• Systems, CCTV, Nurse Calls and Intercom systems and other systems, as

• required.

• Clearly

• communicate with project lead and client on project status, challenges,

• and completion dates.

• Assist

• with installation projects, with direction for a successful installation.

• Identify

• installation or system issues to project lead.

• Review

• contract and design documents related to the project for accuracy prior to

• installation of system.

• Perform

• inspections to ensure alarms are installed and working according to code.

• Complete

• detailed project reports.

• Respond

• to emergency service calls.

• Maintains

• strong written and effective oral communication skills for both internal

• and external clients.

• Demonstrates

• attention to detail to ensure successful resolution to customer

• requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Shift

• times may vary based on assignments made by the SPM or GM.

• Can

• be required to works a rotating on-call schedule.

• Required

• to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work

• on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.

• Performs other duties as

• assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience with Fire Alarms

• High School Diploma or

• equivalent

• College graduates with a

• related degree or equivalent college coursework, preferred

• Valid Driver’s License

• NICET I certification, preferred

• Knowledge of low voltage

• systems, including but not limited to Fire Alarms, Access Control Systems,

• CCTV, and Intercom systems

• Possess both technical and

• computer skills

• Effective communication

• skills, both written and oral

• Ability to use lifts for work

• that exceeds ladder limitations

• Ability to regularly carry tools and multi-meter usage

• Must be comfortable reporting to a Project Manager

• Work Requirements

• Position requires climbing

• ladders, frequent walking, stooping, crawling, pushing, balancing, lifting

• of more than 75 lbs. and operating heavy equipment

• Works in confined areas,

• stockroom, closets, etc. above and below ground level

• Ability to travel with a crew

• and ride a company provided vehicle

• Regularly carry and climb an 8' or taller ladder

• EEOC Statement**

• Martin & Zeus provides equal employment

• opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits

• discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,

• religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran

• status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other

• characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.