The Fire Alarm Technician is generally responsible for the inspection, service, maintenance and installation of fire alarm and Life Safety systems in commercial client sites.
Directly report to: Station Manager
Duties/Responsibilities
- Arrive for work well groomed, alert and on time
- Perform monthly and annual inspections on fire alarm, suppression, extinguishers / hoses and emergency lighting systems
- Complete all inspection reports and log books as required in a timely and concise manner
- Perform field repairs, tracing and trouble shooting as required
- Install, program and verify fire alarm panels, devices and suppression systems
- Must be available to be on-call, on a rotational basis
- Any other duties as assigned by Station Manager
Employees Safety Responsibilities
- Be familiar with and work in accordance with health and safety legislation and company policies and procedures
- Take reasonable care to use safety and personal protective equipment as required by health and safety legislation and company policies and procedures
- Report to HSE Integrated supervision and management immediately any incident or condition believed to be hazardous to worker's health or safety
- Refuse the work if danger is imminent or not controlled
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in operating and servicing most brands of fire alarm panels and suppression systems
- Experience performing monthly and annual inspections of all Life Safety systems as well as installation of systems
- Experience with field repairs, strong fault tracing and trouble shooting skills would be an asset
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Solid understanding of computer based reporting programs
- Ability to obtain security clearances as per client requirements
- Good vision / hearing
Physically capable of performing the following tasks:
- Working at heights and / or climbing ladders or stairs
- Working in small / confined spaces
- Lifting up to 50lbs
- Pushing / pulling (tools / objects)
- Sitting / driving
- Bending / kneeling / crouching
- Standing / walking for long periods of time
- Working in adverse conditions (heat / cold)
Required Certifications & Training
• Valid Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) registration
• Standard 1st - Aid / CPR
• Valid unrestricted license with full driving privileges in the province of issue for the specified class of vehicle to be operated on behalf of the company or a higher class of license than that of the vehicle to be operated.
• VESDA certification would be an asset
• HSE Driving program
• HSE Orientation
• Conduct equipment maintenance procedures at the field level
*Additional training and certifications may be necessary to meet client specifications.
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