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Are you a thorough, mechanically inclined individual? Would you enjoy working with your hands in a trade which uses fire protection to protect lives and properties? If so, Viking Fire Protection is looking for someone just like you to join our team. Your passion for precision and customer service could make you the perfect fit for our company. We want to hear from you! 

As an entry level Special Hazards, Alarm & Detection Technician is primarily responsible for the is learning the trade through installation, repair, troubleshooting, and programming of special hazard fire protection systems and fire alarm systems.  This is an outstanding opportunity for someone seeking to learn a skilled trade with consistent work and a steady flow of service opportunities. Viking believes strongly in the growth and development of our people and encourages advancement through hands-on learning. If you have prior electrical or mechanical experience, we want to hear from you. 

Responsibilities:

• Installing and servicing alarm panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, and detectors for fire alarm systems.
• Using a digital multi-meter as a tool for trouble shooting ground faults, shorts, and open circuits on fire alarm and other low voltage systems.
• Installing and servicing communicators for monitoring systems.
• Fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining conduit, junction boxes, terminals, and equipment for fire alarm and other low voltage systems.
• Cutting, reaming, and bending conduits to specifications, using tools such as saws, levels, reamers, and benders.
• Stripping, pulling, and terminating wire to fire alarm devices using crimps, solder, shrink tubing, tape, wire nuts, and terminal blocks.
• Inspecting examining, and testing installed systems, using fire alarm testing equipment, load testing, visual, and audible observation, or other methods.
• Laying out full scale drawings of fire alarm or clean agent systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
• Reading and understanding construction documents including plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, and agreements.
• Focusing on safety at all task inceptions, including Daily Huddles and Toolbox Talks.
• Honoring all schedules and internal and external customer commitments.
• Completing all required and recommended training through participation in the many leadership and development opportunities that will be provided to you.
• Other duties as assigned and as the business needs adjust. 

Requirements:

• Prior experience with low voltage wiring, mechanical trades required
• Experience with Fire Alarm Service, Low Voltage Electronics, and Special Hazards system preferred 
• Prior experience with hand tools required
• NICET Certification is a plus but must have the ability to become NICET Certified.  
• Strong values and a dedication to always working with honesty and integrity.
• Maintaining and enhancing the safety culture and standards
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen required

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

  employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

  • The employee is regularly required to talk and hear for up to 8 hours in any shift.
  • The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk for up to 8 hours in any shift.
  • The employee will use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and have constant use of overall vision (or with the use of adaptive equipment/technology) for up to 8 hours in any shift.
  • The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 100 pounds. 
  • The employee must occasionally crawl, squat, climb, kneel, or bend throughout shift. 
  • Working with tools off scaffolds, ladders, and aerial lifts at heights potentially more than 100 ft
  • Working in confined spaces and in trenches of eight feet or greater depth
  • Working in adverse weather conditions

Pay Range:

• $24 - $28/hr depending on experience and work history

EEO statement/Affirmative Action:

• Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities.  If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Lucas Kubista