Certified fire alarm technician role
- Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Technicians shall have 3-5 years of experience as a Service Technician within the Fire Alarm industry
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
ASTTBC Certified Fire Alarm Technician
Victoria, BC
Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.
Mircom’s global network of dedicated Sales and Service Offices, known as Mircom Engineered Systems, allows us to be a full solution provider. Through Mircom ES, we’re able to provide and fully service our line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small & mid-size buildings to the world’s most complex applications.
Summary:
Mircom is searching for talented and FULLY certified ASTTBC Fire Alarm Technicians to join our team in British Columbia. If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Technician with great customer service skills, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you!!!!!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform Rack-up, Programming, Verification and Inspection of fire alarm systems, access control and intercom systems, along with other fire protection equipment
- Perform inspections and service on Mircom and non-Mircom product
- Complete and return inspection reports in a timely manner
- Provide technical support to customers as needed
- Provide operational training to end-users
- Ensure our customers and end-users have a positive experience working with Mircom
- Read and understand engineered drawings, specifications, programs, schematics, installation manuals, and service manuals
Requirements and Skills:
- Technicians shall have 3-5 years of experience as a Service Technician within the Fire Alarm industry
- Electronics diploma or equivalent from accredited college/university or documented and demonstrated trade qualification
- Technicians shall have ASTTBC certification
- Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
- Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 70lbs and climb ladders and scaffolding
- Possess a valid and clean motor vehicle license (G License)
- Knowledge of Mircom systems is an asset
- Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel is an asset
What Mircom Offers:
- Compensation is commensurate with experience
- Group Health Benefits
- Company vehicle complete with fuel and automotive service expense account
- Company RRSP contributions
- Education incentives
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Human Rights Code. Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.
At Mircom Group of Companies, we take a thoughtful and balanced approach to compensation. Salary ranges reflect the starting point for each role, while final offers are determined through a holistic assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, potential contributions, internal equity, and prevailing market conditions following the selection process. In addition to competitive pay, Mircom offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes robust benefits coverage and RRSP.
Disclaimer: Mircom does not accept resumes from employment agencies, headhunters or recruitment service providers that do not have a formal contractual agreement with us. Our agreements with recruitment service providers are limited to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier that has not been previously authorized by Mircom to provide resumes for this posting or website will be considered unsolicited.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Fire Alarm Technician at Mircom will rack up, program, verify and inspect fire alarm and related life safety systems, then return inspection reports on time. The technician also supports customers, trains end-users and reads engineered drawings and manuals.
Requirements
Mircom needs a technician with 3-5 years of fire alarm service experience, ASTTBC certification, an electronics diploma or trade qualification, a valid G licence and the ability to lift 70 lbs and climb ladders. Clear English communication is required, and Mircom system knowledge and Microsoft Word and Excel skills are assets.
Skills
- Fire alarm system programming
- Fire alarm system inspection and testing
- Rack-up and verification
- Access control systems
- Intercom systems
- Reading engineered drawings
- Reading schematics and installation manuals
- Mircom systems
- Customer training
- Technical support
- Inspection reporting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Ladder and scaffolding work
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Trade qualification
Benefits
- Group health benefits
- Company vehicle with fuel and automotive service expense account
- Company RRSP contributions
- Education incentives
Categories
- Security & Safety
- Construction
- Technology
- Customer Service & Support
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Fire Alarm Technician
- fire alarm
- ASTTBC
- life safety
- fire protection
- access control
- intercom systems
- Mircom
- building automation
- fire detection
- inspection
- commissioning
- service technician
- electronics
- G licence
- Victoria BC
- British Columbia
- trades
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- ASTTBC certification
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Electronics