Fire Alarm Technician, Cybercab, Facilities

What to Expect We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Technician to join our team at GFTX Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems and other fire protection systems, including sprinklers and special hazard equipment. This role ensures all systems are fully compliant with local codes, regulations, and company standards.

What You'll Do

Install, inspect, and configure fire alarm systems and components in accordance with all safety and regulatory requirements

Diagnose, repair, and replace fire alarm system equipment as needed when new issues arise

Assist with Fire Marshal final inspections and system commissioning

Support preventive maintenance (PM) activities for special hazard, suppression, and sprinkler systems

Participate in routine inspections and maintenance of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers

Accurately complete service reports, inspection forms, and maintenance logs, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards

What You'll Bring

Minimum 3 years of experience in fire alarm system installation, maintenance, and service valid FAL and FEL licenses required

RME and NICET certifications preferred but not required

Strong proficiency in fire alarm installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, with basic understanding of sprinkler and special hazard systems

Familiarity with programming and configuration of fire alarm systems; Notifier certification preferred

Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, IFC, and IBC codes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with team members and stakeholders

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts

Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day

Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Compensation and Benefits Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program