Fire Alarm Technician - Ottawa, Canada - Fire-Alert

Description

5 years experience (preferred)

Duties include but are not limited to:
Performing and leading quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection, testing and maintenance on fire and life safety systems such as: Fire Alarm Systems, portable fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire hoses, special hazard systems, exit and egress equipment and other fire and life safety equipment and infrastructure as required by the appliable National and Provincial Codes and Standards

Conducting and leading daily, weekly, monthly inspections

Identifying and reporting on deficiencies and code/standard violations noted during inspection, testing and maintenance services

Repairs to Fire alarm and life safety equipment

Completing fire and life safety device replacements

Documenting inspection, testing and maintenance results, identify problems, offers proposed solutions, and escalates as necessary

Prepares and maintains reports and inspection records on fire and life safety equipment and systems

Travels to various properties and accesses equipment located throughout buildings and clients' sites, which may include using ladders, lifts, and platforms, entering confined spaces, working in mechanical, electrical, and service rooms and other building spaces

Works closely with site escorts, building operations staff, employees, contractors, sub-contractors, building tenants/occupants, Authorities having Jurisdiction when conducting ITM Services, including when the shutdown of Fire Protection systems and building equipment when required to facilitate inspections, repairs and/or replacement services

Arranges for repairs and/or alterations of the systems in conjunction with the Senior Fire Technicians, Sprinkler Fitters, and Supervisory Staff

Uses technology such as mobile phones, laptop computers, tablets, and software such as Microsoft Office and third-party reporting apps in conjunction with our work order management system (Service Call) to conduct all scheduled inspections and to track deficiency work

Maintains records of all tests and corrective actions, as required

Assist in obtaining materials from suppliers and our warehouses for field service jobs

All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor/manager


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$24.00-$32.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are strongly recommended and required upon clients request.


Work Location:
In person