Fire Alarm Technician

Custom Fire & Sprinkler Services was born from the vision that a transparent, honest approach was needed in the fire protection services industry.

Our team builds value and relationships through forming custom approaches for our client’s individual needs and in executing on those approaches through experience, pro-activity and a conscious recognition of the importance of the services we are engaged for.

Custom Fire & Sprinkler Services is a rapidly growing company seeking experienced Fire Alarm Technicians to join our team!

We offer an extensive work package with benefits, a company car, gas card, competitive wages and on-call reimbursement!

Please note: Full CFAA certification is required.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Prepares for service by reviewing job work order, gathering equipment, supplies, and tools; coordinating schedule with customers
• Installs, Service equipment for security/Fire Alarm system by running and pulling wiring; connecting devices, programming, calibrating and testing equipment
• Verifies security/Fire Alarm system functionality by confirming equipment connections and signals; identifying and correcting problems
• Learn and adhere to all government codes, regulations, and standards
• Documents installation and maintains records
• Maintains customer rapport by resolving concerns; answering questions
• Maintains safe and secure work environment by following safe practices and company safety policy
• Strictly keeps customer and company security information confidential
• Keeps supplies ready by checking inventory and stock; placing orders; verifying receipts
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
• Accomplishes organization goals as assigned by Supervisor. Must be proactive in taking ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job and company

Skills/Qualifications:

• Full CFAA Registration is required.
• Valid Driver's License with clean abstract
• General knowledge of portable equipment, emergency lighting and sprinkler testing, repairing, service preferred
• Knowledge of related codes and standards including CAN/ULC S536-04 and CAN/ULC S537-04
• Minimum 2 years related Canadian work experience performing Fire Alarm inspections, field repairs, trouble shooting, ground fault tracing
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Strong ability to trouble shoot and diagnose problems
• Ability to work well with team members or unsupervised within a flexible work environment
• Walk, stand, bend, stoop and/or lifting up to 50 lbs when needed
• Climb ladders, work from man lifts and tolerate heights as needed

Skills / Specific aptitudes

• Oriented towards the achievement of the company's objectives
• Good organizational skills and time management
• Ability to plan, organize, oneself
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to deal with demanding clients in a professional manner
• Excellent business judgment
• Strong communication skills

Pay for this position will be discussed upon assessment of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company car
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Fire Alarm Technician: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CFAA (required)

Work Location: On the road