Construction & Service Fire Alarm Technician

Construction & Service Fully Certified Fire Alarm Technician

Ottawa and Greater Toronto Area

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s global network of dedicated Sales and Service Offices, known as Mircom Engineered Systems, allows us to be a full solution provider. Through Mircom ES, we’re able to provide and fully service our line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small & mid-size buildings to the world’s most complex applications.

Summary:

Mircom is searching for talented and FULLY certified Fire Alarm Technicians to join our teams in GTA and Ottawa who is a specialist in installs, programs, tests, and troubleshoots fire alarm systems on active construction projects (new buildings or major renovations), before the building is occupied. If you are an experienced fully licensed CFAA Fire Alarm Technician with great customer service skills, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret fire alarm drawings, riser diagrams, device layouts, and code requirements (e.g., NFPA 72, local building/fire codes).
• Mount and wire:
  • Smoke and heat detectors
  • Pull stations
  • Horns, strobes, speakers
  • Control panels and annunciators
  • Modules, relays, and power supplies
• Run and label cable/conduit in walls, ceilings, and riser shafts.
• Enter device addresses/labels into the fire alarm control panel.
• Set up zones, cause-and-effect (what activates what), and supervisory/trouble conditions.
• Integrate with other systems: elevators, HVAC shutdown, door releases, sprinklers, monitoring.
• Perform acceptance testing with the contractor, engineer, and fire marshal.
• Functionally test each device and circuit (alarm, supervisory, trouble).
• Verify audibility/visibility and proper operation of all sequences.
• Perform acceptance testing with the contractor, engineer, and fire marshal.
• Functionally test each device and circuit (alarm, supervisory, trouble).
• Verify audibility/visibility and proper operation of all sequences.
• Maintain as-built drawings and point-to-point test records.
• Fill out inspection/testing forms required for occupancy.

Requirements and Skills:

• Technicians must be fully certified, CFAA or ATTSBC.
• Technicians shall have 2-4years of experience within the Fire Alarm industry, preferrably in new construction.
• Electronics diploma or equivalent from accredited college/university or documented and demonstrated trade qualification.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 70lbs and climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Possess a valid and clean motor vehicle license.
• Knowledge of Mircom systems is an asset.
• Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel is an asset.

What Mircom offers:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Group Health Benefits
• Company vehicle complete with fuel and automotive service expense account
• Company RRSP contributions
• Education incentives

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of cultural origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds set out in the Human Rights Act. Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive working environment for all people with disabilities, with respect and dignity. Accommodations will be made available to candidates with special needs, upon request, throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Mircom does not accept resumes from employment agencies, headhunters or recruitment service providers that do not have a formal contractual agreement with us. Our agreements with recruitment service providers are limited to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier that has not been previously authorized by Mircom to provide resumes for this posting or website will be considered unsolicited.