Fire Service Technician

Post Date

Dec 05, 2024

Location

Capitol Heights,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20743
US
Feb 20, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

DC0-750852

Pay Rate

$24 - $30 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

What you will do:
Receive service calls from the Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions

Contact customer representative and determine equipment/systems problems

Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other related building system products at customer sites

Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment

Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers Fire & Life Safety systems including SimplexGrinnell

Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics, and operational product manuals

Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with the district staff and customers to ensure customer happiness

Complete Service Acknowledgements with accurate coding through communication devices, such as smartphones and laptop computers

Obtain customer signature upon completing service call assignment

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Required Skills & Experience

3-5 years of experience working with fire safety systems

Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.

Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.

Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.