Austin Fire Alarm Service Inspection Technician

Description The Fire alarm Inspection Technician is responsible for performing scheduled inspections, testing, and basic maintenance of fire and life safety systems in accordance with NFPA standards, local/state regulations, and company procedures. This includes but is not limited to fire alarms, fire sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and other life safety equipment.

The technician ensures systems are operating correctly to protect property, life and provides clear documentation for compliance and reporting. Ability to generate inspection reports and status updates with various reporting templates.

Requirements

• Identify systems deficiencies or repairs needed and communicate them to the appropriate team or customer contact.
• Communicate professionally with customers to explain findings and answer questions.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform work in unusual & difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding & high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working in ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Hand tool, power tool, testing equipment, and multi-meter usage experience
• Texas State Fire Alarm License required
• Notifier certification or knowledge of Notifier parts is a definite a plus.
• Additional Texas State Licenses outside fire alarm license are encouraged but not required
• Adhere to customer schedules, access protocols, and safety procedures while on-site.
• Participation in after-hours on-call rotation required The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 standard is the primary guideline for fire alarm testing and inspections in Texas HOURS OF WORK: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and overtime hours as needed