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Job Description: Convergint is looking for a full-time, team-oriented, results-driven Fire Alarm Technician to join our amazing culture in our Calgary, AB location. As the CFAA Fire Alarm Technician, you will be responsible for providing customer and technical support for new and installed fire alarm systems that are moderately complex.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Fire Alarm Technician.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”
Test, repair, and service a variety of fire alarm systems and equipment with guidance as needed. Uses solid troubleshooting skills to isolate and fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software.
Identifies and resolves problems for most types of service calls including emergency calls; analyzes repair requirements and provides customer with appropriate solutions; completes necessary repairs and replacements as needed; Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results. May require originality and ingenuity in some situations.
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. Completes work on time and according to project schedules including project change proposals.
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 for customer and Convergint to allow for accurate invoicing and job cost tracking.
Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
What You’ll Need
Solid customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to determine the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted
Solid technical skills and experience related to building automation systems, fire alarm systems, and/or electronic security systems
Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
Must be a self-starter and work well with general supervision
Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper)
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple service needs simultaneously
Strong proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Requirements
CFAA Fire Alarm Technician certification is essential
3 - 5 years of commercial experience in product application/installation, start-up and commissioning
A degree in electronic technologies (electrical engineering or similar) is considered an asset.
Experience With Edwards Products Preferred
Certifications EST3/3X and/or EST4 certifications are excellent assets
Company Benefits And Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
Employer contribution to RRSP;
Work environment committed to safety;
Colleague Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Fleet Vehicle
Competitive salary and compensation plan
Corporate Social Responsibility Day
And much more…
Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
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Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Responsibilities
Test, troubleshoot, repair, and service fire alarm systems, including performing wiring checks, start-ups, programming, commissioning, and final adjustments. Communicate project status, complete accurate service reports, and provide responsive customer support while helping guide less experienced staff as needed.
Requirements
CFAA Fire Alarm Technician certification is essential, along with 3–5 years of commercial experience in product application or installation, start-up, and commissioning. Candidates should have strong technical, troubleshooting, customer service, communication, organizational, and computer skills; a degree in electronic technologies is an asset, and Edwards product experience is preferred.
Skills
- Fire Alarm System Testing and Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Fire Alarm Programming
- System Start-Up and Commissioning
- Wiring Checkout
- Calibration and Adjustments
- Customer Service
- Electrical and Mechanical Aptitude
- Building Automation Systems
- Electronic Security Systems
- Technical Communication
- Service Reporting
- Project Scheduling
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Employer RRSP Contributions
- Safety-Focused Work Environment
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fleet Vehicle
- Competitive Compensation
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire Alarm Equipment
- Testing
- Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Programming
- Product Application
- Installation
- System Start-Up
- Commissioning
- Wiring Checkout
- Calibration
- Building Automation Systems
- Electronic Security Systems
- Edwards Products
- EST3/3X
- EST4
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Technologies
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Service Reports
- Emergency Service Calls
