JOB OVERVIEW: 

The technician must be able to maintain, troubleshoot and repair fire alarm systems. A large amount of time will be spent conducting
preventive maintenance. The technicians work load will include tasking from other maintenance trades as required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

· Prepares & completes, with assistance from supervisor, the periodic fire alarm maintenance reports. Reports exceptions to supervisor and implements ILSM’s as necessary. 

· Complies with customer and Valiant corporate policies (personnel, accounting, technical service, safety and health, ethical
conduct, etc.) communicates well with co-workers, supervisors, and facility managers. 

· Ensures that country, federal, state and local regulatory requirements are met.

· Utilizes maximum capabilities of work order control system.

· Completes work regularly and ensures that quality standards are met or exceeded to the satisfaction of the Quality Control personnel and facility management. 

· Operate and maintain Notifier, Simplex and FCI fire alarm control panels. 

· Perform unscheduled and preventive maintenance on the fire pump and ancillary sprinkler systems installed at varied facilities. 

· Coordinate testing, inspections, and drills with the local fire department’s dispatch and inspection personnel. 

· Serve as the POC for the project on all matters concerning fire alarms and sprinkler systems. 

· This position requires that the technician can work independently, as well as with others. 

QUALIFICATIONS & Competencies: 

· The technician must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner as well as gather and analyze information skillfully. 

· Experience shall be in buildings of at least the similar size and characteristics of the building to be operated and maintained.

• Military experience preferred. 
• Applicant needs to be familiar with the NFPA25, NFPA70, & NFPA 72 Manuals 
• Basic computer & word processing skills are required 

EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS: 

A High School diploma or General Education Degree is Necessary.

The applicant must posses a NICET level 2 Fire Alarm Systems certification and be eligible for a KY State Fire Alarm Inspector certification.  

PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: 

· Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed. 

· Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stand, walk, sit, climb ladders.