Fire Alarm Technician - all experience levels

Location: 

Omaha, NE, US

Requisition ID: 155639 

Position Summary

Responsible for installation, repairs, and modifications to fire alarm and detection systems in full compliance with all applicable codes, as well as industry and company and company standards.

Experience Level

Entry level, Intermediate, Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

  • Install, service and repair fire alarm, fire suppression and other life safety systems.
  • Travel to client locations on a variable schedule as needed.
  • Be available as needed to keep critical fire protection systems functional, including possible overtime or weekend needs.
  • Operate company vehicles.

Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required
  • Knowledge of functions associated with testing of fire alarms, fire suppression, access control, and security systems.
  • Complete knowledge of low voltage wiring, especially troubleshooting. 
  • Knowledge & application of National Fire Alarm Code
  • Thoroughly capable of reading, interpreting, and applying system design plans, as well as building construction drawings and documents.

Requirements

  • Able to meet all physical requirements. 
  • Must have all required tools 
  • Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft) 
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions 
  • Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload. 
  • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
  • Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position 
  • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision 
  • Must have valid Driver's License and clean Department of Motor Vehicles report.
  • All candidates offered a position must successfully pass pre-employment drug and background screens. 

What Continental has to offer

  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • Weekly paydays. 
  • Up to 4% Employer Match on all 401k contributions. 
  • Fantastic Employee Assistance Program offering up to 12 free support visits annually. 
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. 
  • Opportunities for training and growth, which can lead to pay raises! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


Few contractors can do what Continental does, the way Continental does it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

 As a leader in fire-protection and alarm and detection systems, our people are the most qualified in the industry, thanks to our extensive, ongoing training. If you want opportunities to grow, look no further. 


Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs