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Columbia Fire

Fire Alarm Division Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

Position Summary The Fire Alarm & Detection Division Manager will play a hands-on leadership role ... Proficiency in fire alarm system programming and troubleshooting. * Strong initiative and results ...

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

Fire Alarm Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

In this role you will be responsible for designing fire alarm detection and special hazard type ... Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, a ...

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

Fire Alarm Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

In this role you will be responsible for designing fire alarm detection and special hazard type ... Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, a ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Fire Alarm Engineer 3

Bethesda, MD · On-site

A Fire Alarm Engineer 3 handles all the life cycle of any fire detection and alarm project: design, fabrication, pretesting, installation and commissioning. The Fire Alarm Engineer 3 provides both a ...

Frey Consulting Group

NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Solid understanding of fire alarm detection and notification systems design and testing, including ... engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD ...

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Alarm & Detection Technician

Branson, MO • On-site

Western States Fire Protection Company
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Western States Fire Protection rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 38 rated health and safety providers

Job description

Branson Security & Fire is a division of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). 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 specializes 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 manufacturers equipment. Western States Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Technician. The preferred candidate will be outgoing, highly self-motivated, and able to problem solve. They will have strong communication skills and a professional image as well as able to handle all aspects of a project from install to programming, strong troubleshooting skills, and service work.
Job Responsibilities
  • Site verification of fire alarm installations
  • Analysis of blue prints
  • Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users
  • Interact with clients, field personnel and Fire Marshals
  • Permit management
  • Management of Fire Alarm Installations from conception to completion

Job Qualifications
  • NICET I Certification
  • NICET II Certification within 1 year after NICET I is achieved
  • OSHA 30 or willing to acquire within 1 year
  • Manufacturers certificates is preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years service or install experience is preferred
  • Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, Factory Mutual and applicable codes
  • Knowledgeable with programming and troubleshooting multiple fire alarm panel manufacturers
  • High school diploma or equivalent, College or Tech School preferred
  • Possess a valid drivers license in accordance with company policy, and be willing to travel within the state
  • Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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