Fire Alarm Technician

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire Protection may be right for you! Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of Summit Companies, is a premier firm in the Fire Protection and Fire Life Safety industry with offices throughout the Midwest.
We are currently seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our team in our Saginaw, Michigan (Freeland) office with focus on fire detection & alarm service and inspections.
The successful candidate will be dependable and capable of inspecting, servicing, and maintaining various types of fire detection, fire alarm, and other similar low voltage systems.
Experience 5+ Years in Fire Alarm, Security, Access Control, CCTV.
Troubleshooting and installation of these systems.
Knowledgeable in using standard computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel, and outlook.
Works well with computers and keeps up with technology.
Capable of lifting 50+lbs.
Able to work 8+ hours a day and drive 2-4 hours single direction.
Experience with BDA systems.
Licenses Nicet Level 2 Fire Alarm Systems Michigan Fire Alarm Specialty Technician Essential Functions Installs commercial/residential security/burglar alarm, fire, CCTV, and Card Access systems.
Perform installations, inspections and service on a variety of fire protection equipment including fire detection, fire alarm, clean agent systems, CO2 suppression systems, etc.
Commercial and residential services including Security Systems, Fire Systems, Sprinkler Supervision, Hi/Low Temperature, Access Control, Video Systems, Hold-Up Alarms, Sump Pump Alarms and 24-hour Monitoring.
Performs system testing and signal verification.
Completes and submits all required task-related activities, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
Experience with clean agent and other suppression systems is preferred, but not required.
Seek out additional sales and service opportunities within existing customer locations and advise the customer of compliance needs.
Develop long term relationships with customers and maintain customer retention.
Job Requirements Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge.
Low voltage experience Ability to lift 75 lbs.
+, safely use of ladders, work overhead and work in tight spaces.
Work efficiently with minimal supervision Organizational skills are essential for success Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to learn quickly is a must.
High school degree or equivalent NICET license, preferred Bonus and Reimbursements available through Summit's NICET Incentive Program, as approved Not Required but is a Plus: Fire Alarm EST- EST 3, EST 4, Fireworks, IO Series, Vigilant Series, FX Series Silent Knight- 6208, 6808, 6820XL, 5208, 5808, 5820XL, IFP Series Honeywell- Vista 32-250FB Series, IPGSM Fire Lite- MS9200, MS5UD, UDact Notifier- 320, 640, Fire Warden Series Special Hazard Ansul- Autopulse Z10, Autopulse IQ (Sapphire Novec 1230, FM-200, CO2) Firelite- Pre-action Deluge Systems Access Control Honeywell- Netaxs 1 2 3, Netaxs 4, Pro 3200, MPA Honeywell – Winpak Bosch AMC/AMS, Access Easy Security Honeywell- Vista, First Alert, GE, Lynx DMP Bosch B/G Series Air Sampling Vesda Modulaser Nurse Call Tektone Wired- NC100 and NC200 Series Tektone Wireless- 500ES Tektone P5 Series Surveillance Hik Vision, Bosch, Honeywell, Speco, Titan NVR, Various other models.
(IP and CCTV) Door Supervision Tektone DCI- Door Prop Intercom AIPhone- GT Series, IS Series Door King Mircom Tektone Delayed Egress Dynalock SDI IEI- Keypads Cameras Bosch with BVMS Digital Watchdog Axis Speco Benefits Summit Fire Protection offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees.
Our benefits package includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc.
(Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance.
We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale.
We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.
Summit Fire Protection is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 25 locations in more than 8 states.
Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry.
Summit Fire Protection supports trade skills and workforce development.
Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools.
Summit Fire Protection supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications.
We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment.
We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.
Our Core Values PIPE We are PASSIONATE about life safety We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing) We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right) Summit Fire Protection participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace.
Summit Fire Protection is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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