fire alarm technician

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Repair
• Service
• Various locations
• Installation

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
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Calibrate products using hand tools
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification

Type of service and repair

• Alarm / security system

Computer and technology knowledge

• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium