Experienced Fire Alarm Technician

Job Detail

Job ID 19221

Job Description

This position requires relocation to the Windsor, ON area

Job description

Sentry Fire Protection Services is a family-owned organization with over 45 years of service in the Windsor, Chatham / Kent and Sarnia areas.

Sentry Fire Protection Services is looking for an Experienced Fire Alarm Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, work ethic and able to trouble shoot on the fly.

The successful candidate will be working closely with a team of 3-5 CFAA certified technicians. They will also need to have a strong hold on their own individual projects.

They will be able to multi task, lead by example and be self motivated with a focus on customer care.

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Assistance with training and Licenses
• Health benefits
• Pension with up to 5% match
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Company phone
• Family owned and operated work environment

Responsibilities

• Complete physical and electrical installation, diagnose and repair problems related to system operation for access control, intrusion systems, and video, telephone and network systems
• Perform monthly, semi-annual and annual inspections along with maintenance repairs to fire alarm, fire suppression and emergency lighting systems as well as fire extinguishers and fire hoses
• Work in commercial, industrial and other types of buildings, completing Service Work Orders within allotted time using Tech Support resources of various suppliers
• Follow up on status of Service Work Orders, completing all required documentation and communicate any issues as they occur, as well as recommendations and other activities as required
• Provide detailed inspection reports and notes
• Trouble shoot fire alarm related issues
• Installation, verification and programming of systems
• Provide technical support to other technicians possibly working on other unrelated job sites, supervise and train Junior Techs to ensure high-quality standards are maintained
• Participate in on-call duties

Qualifications

• Certified as a CFAA Technician with a valid license to work in Ontario or currently working towards completion on their schooling
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the fire alarm and life safety industry (preferred)
• Excellent working knowledge of Fire Alarm related codes and standards such as CAN / ULC S536-04, CAN / ULC S537-05 and other Ontario Fire Code
• Strong communication skills with both clients and coworkers
• Valid G Drivers License
• Provide a clean drivers abstract
• Excellent troubleshooting and posses a high level of electronic skills
• Knowledge of intercom and security systems is an asset
• Experience in using Building Reports is an asset
• Great organizational skills
• Efficiency in computer skills
• Note Sentry Fire is a Mircom ESD

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicant and Employee’s and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristics protected by local law.

AODA Compliant

Sentry Fire Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

Looking to have this spot filled ASAP and start work right away

Pay : $28.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Additional pay :

• Overtime pay
Benefits :
• Company car
• Company car
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible language requirement :

French not required

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Please note : Are you willing to relocate to Windsor, ON?

Licence / Certification :

CFAA Certification (required)

Required skills