Fire Alarm Technician
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Our client is seeking a Service Technician to join its team in Langley, British Columbia. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, installing, verifying, modifying, and troubleshooting life safety systems for customers.
Responsibilities
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
- Perform system verifications on projects of varying size and complexity
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair life safety systems
- Complete and assist with system modifications and installations
- Diagnose technical issues and recommend appropriate solutions
- Provide training and technical support to Preventive Maintenance Technicians
- Maintain accurate service documentation and complete reports in a timely manner
- Stay current with applicable legislation, codes, standards, and company training requirements
- Perform electrical work when properly qualified and permitted to do so
- Maintain a high standard of customer service, safety, and professionalism
- High school diploma
- Two-year college diploma in electronics, Journeyperson Electrician certification, or a minimum of four years of equivalent industry experience
- CFAA certification and/or applicable ASTTBC EX, EL, or FA certification
- Factory training and programming experience with EST3
- Strong knowledge of fire alarm and life safety systems
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable using computers and completing electronic service documentation
- Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to junior technicians
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect, verify, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and modify fire alarm and other life safety systems. Diagnose technical issues, support and train technicians, maintain service records, and perform electrical work when qualified and permitted.
Requirements
Candidates need a high school diploma and either a two-year college diploma in electronics, Journeyperson Electrician certification, or at least four years of equivalent industry experience. CFAA and/or applicable ASTTBC certification, EST3 factory training and programming experience, strong life safety systems knowledge, and effective troubleshooting and communication skills are also sought.
Skills
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Life Safety Systems
- System Verification
- Inspection and Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Installation and Modification
- EST3 Programming
- Technical Diagnosis
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Technical Support
- Training
- Service Documentation
- Electrical Work
- Knowledge of Codes and Standards
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- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Life Safety Systems
- System Verification
- Inspection
- Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Installation
- System Modification
- EST3
- Factory Training
- Programming
- CFAA Certification
- ASTTBC Certification
- Journeyperson Electrician
- Electronics
- Electrical Work
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical Support
- Service Documentation
- Electronic Reports
- Legislation
- Codes and Standards
- Customer Service
- Safety