Fire Alarm Technician

at  Direct Fire

WHY JOIN DIRECT FIRE?

Direct Fire Protection is an established provider of fire & life safety inspections and services, operating across a wide range of facilities such as industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional etc.
We believe in and value personal relationships; therefore, we offer our clients high quality and personalized services through dedicated Account Managers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• C.F.A.A. certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the electronics field or a related discipline, including at least 2-3 years of experience servicing fire alarm systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Possess a valid Provincial Driver’s License.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS:

As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Criminal Background Check
• Reference Check

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• alarm technician: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CFAA (preferred)

Work Location: On the roa

ROLE SUMMARY:

Our Mississauga branch is looking for Fire Alarm Technicians to join the team. The main duties of this role are to carry out verification’s, inspections, repairs and maintenance of fire alarm systems installed at our customers’ sites. On-call rotation would also be expected of the individual. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of various emergency systems such as emergency lighting and portable fire extinguishers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with the customer and determine the nature of the problem or trouble with the fire alarm system.
• Independently perform quality work and recommend improvements to ensure that customer satisfaction is met.
• Test and commission fire alarm systems to ensure that building occupancy can be taken.
• Complete various reports and documents related to the work performed.
• Complete inspections of fire alarm systems as per Can/ULC S536.
• Complete verifications of fire alarm systems as per Can/ULC S537.
• Complete fire extinguisher inspections as per NFPA-10.
• Complete emergency lighting inspections as per the local authority having jurisdiction.