Field Service Technician (Fire Alarm)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All team members must embody the company mission to provide protection for people, property, and the environment in all aspects of their job.
• Take a lead role in major service activity.
• Perform service on the majority of OPS System brands and applications.
• Contact customer to set up service.
• Perform all inspection and testing tasks on fire alarm and special hazard fire suppression systems according to OPS work instructions.
• Record inspection and test results in companies electronic inspection program.
• Respond to emergency service requests and take appropriate action.
• Perform in depth trouble shooting, repair and replacement of system equipment.
• Oversee OPS personnel in coordination of service activities.
• Review inspection and test results with the customer.
• Conduct training with customer on the functionality of the fire system.
• Assist in installation and commissioning tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Five years’ experience in servicing electrical / mechanical systems in the fire alarm or special hazard fire suppression industry, required.
• Experience reading blue prints, required.
• Associate degree in electronics or related field, preferred.
• NICET (Fire Alarm / Special Hazard) certification, preferred.
• Experience with the following manufacturers : Kidde, Fenwal, Notifier, Fike, FCI, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience with intelligent fire control panel programming software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard internet usage.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and detail-orientated.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a remote position that would be deployed from the associate’s home to local job sites for installs, service, or repairs.
• Company vehicle, tools, technology, and equipment provided.
• Occasional on-call days and / or overtime required for unscheduled service needs.
• Job duties require the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and crawl into tight or awkward places.

ABOUT ORR

Since 1948, the Orr family has employed a talented team of associates who are committed to ORR Corporation’s mission of protecting people, property and the environment.

Today ORR supports more than 300 associates across the country while still maintaining the principles of safety, family and integrity that they were built on so many decades ago.

When you join the ORR family, you know who you’re working for and what you’re working for. Let our past inspire your future.

Learn more about what it's like to work for ORR!

ONCE YOU JOIN OUR TEAM, YOU’LL GET TO ENJOY :

• Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the company’s greatest asset.
• Being part of something you can be proud of making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.
• A growing company with a first class reputation in our respective industries.
• A culture that is fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial.
• A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.
• A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.
• Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled