Fire Alarm and Suppression Technician

About the role

The fire alarm and suppression mechanic performs life safety trade functions covering both fire alarm and fire suppression systems. The work includes installing, maintaining and repairing fire alarm equipment and performing fire sprinkler repair, inspection and testing.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain or repair fire alarm equipment such as smoke detectors, pull stations, mass notification devices, strobes, tamper switches, fire alarm control panels, UPS batteries and associated wiring
• Work from blueprints, drawings and layouts to locate and diagnose alarms and faults in the fire alarm system
• Perform calculations on wiring and electrical load requirements and use electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments
• Repair, inspect and test fire sprinklers, including work with backflow preventers, fire pumps, sprinkler heads, water flow and switches
• Complete knowledge of wet and dry sprinkler systems and ability to perform basic service and troubleshooting
• Identify code issues and non-conformance issues; install fire sprinkler systems where required
• Carry out extensive testing as part of the preventative maintenance schedule and respond to system troubles, which may require flexible hours

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in the fire alarm/suppression field
• Education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level needed for the job
• Able to lift up to 45 lbs

Required skills

• Fire alarm and sprinkler system installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of wet and dry sprinkler systems and backflow preventers
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred