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Overview

The **Fire Alarm Technician 3** supervises and performs FA system upgrades and installations, provides advanced troubleshooting and complex programming.

Responsibilities

+ Perform high level troubleshooting of fire alarm systems of all makes and models

+ Perform complex programming of FA systems

+ Perform complete site survey for FA system upgrades and new installations; identify needs to bring system up to Code.

+ Perform intermediate level calculations including battery, NAC panel and system standby

+ Create redline drawings for as-built preparation

+ Troubleshoot complex networked fire alarm/mass notification systems

+ Develop PITCO plan and lead PITCO process

+ Create submittal packages for permits

+ Develop as-built drawings

+ Lead installation projects for FA system upgrades and new installations.

+ Supervise and train crewmembers on-site.

Tools / Software Applications

+ MS Office Suite of products

+ SharePoint

+ Calculations – Battery Sizing, Voltage Drop

+ Silent Knight FA programming software

+ Keypad programming for various FA Systems

+ Bluebeam

Education and Experience

+ 8 years of experience in Fire Alarm or

+ 2 years technology degree and 6 years of experience in Fire Alarm

+ High School Diploma (required)

Certifications

+ NICET Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems II or

+ Pass NICET II exam within 90 days of employment

+ ICC/NAFED Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician (or equivalent certification)

+ Any other NICET certification is a plus

Other Qualifications

+ Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.

+ Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.

+ Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.

+ High level of customer service.

+ Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.

+ Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors

+ Excellent decision-making skills.

+ Strong leadership skills

Physical and Personal Requirements

+ Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.

+ Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.

+ Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.

+ Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

+ Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

+ May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

+ Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

+ Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

+ See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

+ Work overtime as directed by supervisor.

+ Must be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects anywhere.

+ Must be able to pass a background check.

+ Must be able to pass random drug screening.

+ Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement.

+ Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.

+ Advanced troubleshooting including researching online, system manuals to resolve problems.

+ Knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Fire Alarm System Theory, OSHA Requirements, and Industry Standards for Fire Alarm systems installation.