Fire Alarm Technician

Job Description

SOLID Security is a national Managed Security Services Provider specializing in Life-Safety and Asset Protection. Our areas of expertise include Fire Detection, Intrusion Protection, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Network Infrastructure.

We are very proud of our award-winning culture, having recently been named as one the Best Workplaces for 2023. Our culture emphasizes collaboration in the pursuit of excellence in client satisfaction. We offer a great benefits package that includes paid time off, company-provided Health, Life, and Disability insurance, Dental and Vision insurance, Accident insurance, 401K with match, Health Membership Reimbursement, Education Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program to name a few.

We are a rapidly growing organization and have received past honors for our growth, including being named as one of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US by Inc Magazine!

The fire alarm and security technician we are looking for will have four or more years of industry experience and possess the analytical and problem-solving skills that are needed to troubleshoot various systems. Candidates with training or certifications from the ESA, SIA, and/or NICET are preferred.

If you have the experience and qualifications for this position, want to learn about the position and our company culture, and are ready for your next career move, send us your resume!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Completing service calls for commercial customers

Installing new Fire Detection, Intrusion Protection, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Network Infrastructure Systems

Conduit and cabling for new and existing systems

Servicing components of Fire and Intrusion systems

Maintain good customer relations and satisfaction

Continually expands knowledge base by attending seminars, conferences, and professional training

Qualifications

Four or more years of experience with fire alarm and/or electronic security systems.

Ability to read blueprint drawings

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Naturally organized and methodical, with strong attention to detail

Maintain a clean and professional image

Must have a clean driving record

Experience with Honeywell Vista and/or Firelite preferred

Experience with NFPA Inspection and testing requirements preferred

Education and Experience

Current FAL Required

Texas Security License preferred

ESA and/or NICET Certification preferred

Physical Requirements

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Heavy lifting is required up to 75lbs

Long periods of constant standing

Able to utilize a ladder

Expected hours of work

Typically, 40-50 hours a week, during normal business hours

Completes regular network maintenance outside of normal business hours, typically one to two times a month.

Occasional work outside of typical hours to support special projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

On call

Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus opportunities

Experience:

Fire alarm installation: 2+ years

Intrusion alarm installation: 2+ years

Video surveillance installation: 2+ years (Preferred)