Fire Alarm Technician

Providing Right Solutions for All Fire Protection Needs Since 1990.

International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place. Therefore, life safety is our business, promising to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
• 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• EAP

Fire Alarm Technician

The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for testing and inspection of fire alarm systems as well as preventive maintenance with knowledge of multiple manufacturers’ products. Technicians provide accurate and detailed inspection reports with all proper documentation of improvements and complications. They assist in selling IFP services for any identified deficiencies.

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pulling wire, installing conduit and mounting devices.
• An aptitude for electrical theory and knowledge, or ability to learn, is considered a requirement.
• Program, test, inspect, and service fire alarm systems.
• Site verifications of fire alarm installations.
• Read and interpret fire alarm drawings.
• Identify & troubleshoot fire alarm deficiencies.
• Cover on-call hours for servicing customers, including nights and weekends on a rotating basis.

Job Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Interact with clients, field personnel, and AHJs.
• Installation of fire alarm equipment.
• Travel between customer sites daily.
• Cross training in all fire protection fields preferred.
• Relevant manufacturers and state licenses for Fire Alarm License to inspect Suppression Systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• PC Skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Communicate effectively with leaders regarding job status and any concerns.
• Keep work truck clean and organized.
• Dress appropriately to represent yourself and IFP as a professional.
• Ability to withstand heights and climb ladders comfortably.
• Willing to pass a drug test, background, and reference check.

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Electronic Trade School training is a plus.
• NICET I or II certification or willingness to receive it within 1 year.

Physical Requirements:

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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

International Fire Protection is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination based on any protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in the application process to qualified applicants with a disability.