Life Safety Systems Service Technician

About the Company:

The company is an extensive, well-established, and experienced in communications, information technology, security, and the access control fields. The company stands behind their work and products offering high quality, cost-effective solutions for businesses. The company has worked hard with establishing a successful and reputable track record as a professional low voltage contractor and technology service provider.

Experience working with state and local governments, federal agencies, education institutions, military installations, manufacturing plants, large corporations, medium-sized corporations, and small businesses. The company is looking to bring an experienced life safety systems technician to join on with the local team.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

• Servicing, testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining low-voltage security cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with life safety systems such as fire alarms, fire alarm networks, fire suppression systems, mass notification systems, etc. to NEC standards.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Installing and mounting electronic devices, panels, sensors, and components.
• Troubleshooting, repair, and installation of wiring & cabling requiring knowledge of industry standard and manufacturer color codes.
• Demonstrated knowledge & use of testing equipment and termination tools.
• Review all work orders assigned and provide daily updates to scheduling coordinators and customers.
• Communicate all work prior to starting, as well as work completed to the customer upon arrival and before leaving work site.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in completing all assigned work orders.
• Inspecting customer sites and reviewing work orders, blueprints/plans, and installation manuals to determine material requirements and installation procedures to provide customer solutions.
• AC power connections for life safety systems that communicate outside the building.
• Mounting of devices
• Terminating of power connections for fire alarm

Skills/Traits Required:

• We’re looking for a leader to “make it happen” and assist in driving production within the field team.
• Knowledge of fire alarm code and standards
• Pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail
• Must have a valid Drivers Licenses and clean driving record
• Dependability
• Honesty
• Experience and ability to work on in a team environment or by themselves.
• Versed in low voltage.
• Aptitude for Information Technology/Networking

Benefits include Competitive Wage:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid training.
• Opportunity for growth
• Family work environment
• Unlimited support within the company
• And more

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted.

If you would like to learn more about Telecommunications opportunities, contact Mariah Coleman with gpac at mariah.coleman@gogpac.com or 605-937-5329

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.