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Job Title: Fire Alarm Technician

About Us:Shambaugh & Son L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., is a construction/engineering firm.We specialize in the Design-Build method of construction resulting in fast-track delivery of the project improvements to our clients as well as traditional plan and spec projects. We are one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S. and we perform nearly $1B of construction projects per year with over 2,900 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Our success has been driven by our ability to attract and retain knowledgeable and seasoned professionals to work on the Shambaugh team.As we continue to build on our more than 90 year Shambaugh success story, we are looking to complement our existing experienced project management staff with motivated and talented individuals who are interested in expanding their project management knowledge and gaining valuable work experience.

At Shambaugh we recognize people as our most important resource, and it is our mission to produce the industry's highest level of quality services, safety and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.

Job Summary: Northstar Fire & Protection is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to install Fire Alarm Systems for all types of projects including Industrial and Commercial. Must be organized, efficient and work well with others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair and installation of fire alarm, suppression and releasing systems as well as associated devices in accordance with industry standards.
• Responsible for reading and understanding assigned project documentation and work orders including scope of work for inspections, and determine if additional information is needed.
• Inform Coordinator of any problems and concerns with assigned projects
• Develop a thorough understanding of integrating a fire alarm system with HVAC controls, smoke management systems, elevator controllers, sprinkler/suppression systems, card access, security systems and CCTV
• Have thorough understanding of the principles of fire alarm protection and fire alarm systems. Understand the specific arrangement and operation of a suppression system(s) and a releasing function(s) and be aware of the hazards associated with inadvertent system discharge for the purpose of inspection, testing and maintenance
• Report to assignment with required testing tools including suitable multi-meter, hand tools, printer, etc
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, software/systems, programs, schematics and operation/product manuals consistent with the level of training received
• Prepare associated paperwork/forms for customer service activities. Return completed documentation required for master customer file, future inspections, service, accounting and payroll in a timely manner as required by procedures
• Maintain confidential information related to services performed
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; 2-4 year degree in a technical field from accredited college or university
• Immediately Pursue/Obtain/maintain a NICET I.
• New or experienced Alarm Technicians needed.
• Have fundamental knowledge of test equipment including multi-meters, digital analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters, and communicating devices
• Must be able to understand Ohm's law, resistance and AC/DC circuits
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups
• Must have experience working on commercial construction sites. And be able to run and complete a project with minimal supervision
• Must provide all personal hand tools