fire alarm technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Repair
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Service
• Remote location
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
• Install electronic equipment
• Repair electronic equipment
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
• Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Calibrate products using hand tools
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Prepare cost estimates
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Alarm/security system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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