Fire Alarm Service Technician

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Fire Alarm Installation Technician. 

Hiller offers fire protection and life safety products and services that are preserving lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. For more than 100 years, we have been laser-focused on one goal – making the world a safer place. We are proud to be on the forefront of technology and innovation by creating adaptable safety solutions. As we continue to grow and expand our life safety footprint, we pledge to keep our customers top of mind while striving to design, install and service the most compliant, reliable systems available.

Job Summary: Fire Alarm Technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing Fire Alarm and critical life safety systems. The Fire Alarm Technician will perform routine installation and checkout on a variety of systems utilizing local codes, company procedures and engineering drawings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Install Fire Alarm systems, control panels and all other equipment for fire alarm systems with the guidance of installation drawings, building plans and electrical layouts.
• Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations to ensure optimal wiring layouts.
• Program and configure FACPs using manufacturer-provided software, ensuring proper functionality and integration with other building systems as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics, and operation/product manuals.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
• Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Making sure all work complies with relevant codes and regulations.
• Ensure Production Efficiency – awareness of budget vs. actual labor hours
• Demonstrate an understanding of and follow all safety regulations and practices.
• Ensure proper Maintenance and care of equipment – trucks, lifts, tools, etc.

Education, Licensure & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• NICET Level II Certification preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience, preferably in fire/life safety industry or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Capabilities:

• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in the FLS industry.
• Knowledge of NFPA code requirements
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities

Physical Requirements and Working Environments:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work for up to 8 hours per day on the following:
  • On Ladders, working with tools, and other devices
  • At heights, which would require use of fall protection equipment and devices
  • Using hand and power tools, including specialty tools resulting in cutting, griding, drilling, fastening and other methods resulting in torque, vibration, noise, etc.
  • Operate specialized equipment, aerial lifts, etc.
  • On feet, climbing, bending over, lifting, overhead work, etc.
• Working environments can include both commercial and industrial environments, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc. 

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.  

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values:  Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly, and Make it Fun.

We offer competitive pay and most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with fully vested employer matching funds
• Company Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Company paid training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship and Early Careers programs
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus program
• PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays