Fire Alarm Technician

MCS is hiring for a Fire Alarm Technician in Tampa, FL. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

The Fire Alarm Technician must demonstrate their adaptability by being able to install multiple types of devices, read prints, and follow the directions and assignments given to them by the Site Superintendent/PM. The Fire Alarm Technician will require good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. It is important that candidates keep abreast of industry trends and developments, as well as applicable Government regulations.

Typical duties include:

• Interpret and work from blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operation manuals.
• Identify and implement cost-saving strategies to maximize productivity and strengthen customer relationships.
• Install, pull, terminate, test, and troubleshoot cables and vendor products.
• Configure, program, and commission new life safety systems.
• Document commissioning details and communicate project progress and deficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to NFPA, Local AHJ codes, corporate policies, and OSHA safety standards.
• Perform test and inspections of fire alarm and related systems.
• Set up and manage monitoring accounts for fire and security systems.
• Respond to service calls, including fire alarm systems, ERCES/BDA, card access, CCTV, intrusion, and nurse call systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent

Certification Requirements:

• Required:
  • FASA/BASA Certification
  • Ability to obtain a Florida State JLA (Jessica Lunsford Act) Badge
• Preferred:
  • NICET Certification
  • FCC GROL Certification
  • Notifier Certification
  • Other life safety or systems-related certifications

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of Fire Alarm System experience, including programming and configuration of Notifier systems.
• Proficiency with NFPA 72, Life Safety Code 101, and IBC.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds as needed.
• Familiarity with a wide range of fire alarm manufacturers (e.g., Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, FCI-Gamewell, Simplex, Siemens, EST) is highly desired.

Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) is a leading-edge technology solutions provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida. MCS provides a broad range of Technology products and services organized in six core lines of business –Telecommunications, Structured Cabling, Audio-Visual, Security and Life Safety Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, and Unified Communications.

Fundamental Functions

Work Environment

• Work assignments may vary based on client requirements.
• Work may be performed inside a large facility. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
• Work may be performed in the field. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, wet, icy, or windy climates.

Schedule

• Regular attendance following an established work schedule is mandatory.
• It is important to be able to work any shift/designated hours required.
• You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work.