fire alarm technician

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Repair
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Service
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• 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
• 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
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Electronic Technician Trade Certification - consumer products
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification

Type of service and repair

• Alarm / security system

Type of product

• Fire protection

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)