Fire alarm technician

Overview

Languages

English

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Electrical and electronics engineering
• Fire protection, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Repair
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Service
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Installation

Responsibilities

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
• Install electronic equipment
• Repair electronic equipment
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
• Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Calibrate products using hand tools
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service

Credentials

• Electronic Technician Trade Certification - consumer products
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification

Experience and specialization

• Alarm/security system

• Fire protection

Additional information

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Valid driver's licence

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work under pressure

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)