Fire Alarm Technician

Fire Alarm Technician

Vipond Inc. was Founded in 1945 as one of the premier fire protection companies and now the largest national Notifier Engineered Systems Distributor in Canada. Our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, 24-hour monitoring, mass notification, fire sprinkler protection and special hazards suppression along with clean agent suppression. Nationally and Internationally.

We are currently recruiting a Fire Alarm Technician (with CFAA certification completed) to join our growing team at our Sudbury, ON location. The Fire Alarm Technician will be responsible for providing customer and technical support for new and installed fire alarm systems. Scope of work includes technical assistance, troubleshooting, programming, testing, and inspection of fire alarm systems.

Key Job Responsibilities:

- Test, repair, and service a variety of fire alarm systems and equipment with guidance as needed.
- Perform Rack-up, Programming and Verification of new fire alarm systems.
- Identify and resolve problems for most types of service calls including emergency calls; analyzes repair requirements and provides customer with appropriate solutions; complete necessary repairs and replacements as needed;
- Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, may act as mentor for less experienced staff. May provide guidance to workers in testing, annual inspections, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
- Effectively communicate project requirements and status including project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis to project manager/supervisor.
- Perform wiring checkout, system start-ups, and programming using commissioning tools. Complete final adjustments, calibration and commissioning reports on systems.
- Complete accurate and detailed service reports.
- Read and understand engineered drawings, specifications, programs, schematics, installation manuals, and service manuals
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

- Technicians shall have min 3-5 years of experience as a Service Technician within the Fire Alarm industry.
- Ability to communicate in English both verbal and written.
- Experience with Notifier by Honeywell products an asset.
- CFAA Fire Alarm Technician course successfully completed.
- Diploma in Electronics Technology an asset
- Solid customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to meet customers needs.
- Strong technical skills and experience related to fire alarm systems
- Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
- Possess a valid and clean motor vehicle license
- Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 70lbs and climb ladders and scaffolding
- Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel is an asset

We Offer:

- Competitive wages; Compensation is commensurate with experience
- Group Health benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
- Employer contribution to retirement plan and eligible for bonus pool/profit sharing
- Work environment committed to safety
- Company vehicle complete with fuel and automotive service expense account
- Company RSP contributions
- Education incentivesAll interested applicants are asked to submit their resume.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

**Salary**: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Stock options

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Fire Alarm: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CFAA Certification (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: On the road