Alarm & Detection Technician

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other.

And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple : integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer :

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Alarm & Detection Technician

The function of this position is to provide reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, repairing and / or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventive maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturer’s equipment.

Pay Possibilities : Licensed Journeyman ES-3J starting wages $30 an hour, negotiable with work experience. Apprentice starting wages $16 an hour, negotiable with work experience.

The salary range for this position is $33,280.00 to $62,400.00 depending on experience.

Job Qualifications

• Service experience
• Technical aptitude
• Strong verbal communication
• Customer focused and customer driven mindset
• Thrive in the face of uncertainty
• Valid driver's license
• High School degree or the equivalent
• Electronic Trade School training is a plus!
• Preferred NM Journeyman’s License but not necessary with a minimum 2 years of related experience preferably within the life safety industry, apprenticeship is the exception will train.
• Must obtain and retain any licenses that are required by state and / or local codes
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and reference check

Physical Requirements :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to :
• Stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; push; pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Use vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color.
• Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions / circumstances such as with ladders, scaffolding, high lift equipment, wires, ducts, crawl spaces, attics, above ceilings, etc.
• Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with on call availability and must be able to travel on short notice.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods.

Work Environment :

• Exposure to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and harsh work environments.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job Responsibilities

• Learn / Assist with the installation of fire protection alarm systems for commercial application (including piping, valves, and accessories).
• Must prepare accurate and timely documentation for work performed, complete monthly vehicle reports and maintain truck inventory to ensure proper response to customers’ needs).
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Must communicate effectively - both verbally and in writing.
• Must ensure a positive customer experience.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
30+ days ago