Fire Alarm Service Technician

Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection • Full-time • Paoli, PA, US • 6m ago

Who We Are

Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection is a leader in the commercial fire protection industry and has grown into a regional life safety partner of choice over 90 years of operation! Our team of 200 plus associates works daily knowing that they are part of something bigger, working to protect the people and property of our customers. Our employment opportunities are not just jobs but an avenue to make a difference in our communities. If you are passionate about making a daily impact, Kistler O’Brien is the right place for you! Even with little or no experience, you can succeed and prosper with our organization’s robust training program that can help you earn industry certifications, on-the-job education, and career-advancing knowledge. As a member of the KOB family, you can grow into a successful career in the fire protection business. Our organization is growing and seeking great individuals to help provide exemplary service to our customers across the tri-state area. With regional offices in Bethlehem, Reading, and Paoli, Pennsylvania, we have employment opportunities that are local to you and ready to be filled immediately. Start a new career path today with a family-oriented, growing company, and help us advance life safety in the workplace!

Position Summary:

Responsible for installing, servicing and repairing fire alarm and fire suppression systems per NFPA guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform preventative maintenance and inspection on fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
Complete inspection reports and notifies appropriate customer/AHJ (Authority

Having Jurisdiction) about unsatisfactory conditions

Knowledge of low voltage and the ability to troubleshoot and solve electrical

Problems.

Test, repair or replace worn or defective parts that are associated with fire alarm and fire suppression systems
Test, repair or replace cylinders as necessary due to discharges, hydrotesting or periodic maintenance
Evaluate customers site for additional equipment and services that customer may require or that Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection may provide
Work in compliance with the company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times
Maintain company vehicles and appropriate inventory levels for jobs

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

NICET Level 1 Certification within 2 years of hire
Valid Driver’s License in state of residence; clear of any major infractions for a 3-year period.
High Lift Certification within one year of hire.
Confined Space Certification within one year of hire.
OSHA 10 Certification.
Maintain company selected manufacturer’s trainings.
Maintain state and/or municipality licensing as required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of hand tools, including electric and battery powered equipment.
Comfortable with heights and working on ladders or lifts.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to read and comprehend or willingness to learn NFPA standards.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime and an on-call rotation.

We are Seeking to Retain Our Employees by Offering a Comprehensive Benefits Package: