Fire Alarm Service Lead Technician

Hunton Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety systems company in Houston is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm System Service Technician. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in fire safety and installation, with relevant certifications. You will be responsible for servicing, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with safety codes. The role offers full-time employment with growth opportunities in a leading organization recognized for its workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience servicing and/or installing fire safety equipment.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must have NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level II or above.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, inspecting, and testing Fire Alarm Systems.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior technicians.
• Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Valid Texas driver's license

NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level II

Reading design plans

Differentiating types/colors of electrical wire

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Convergentz, a division of Hunton Group in Houston, has a new and exciting opportunity for you to join our organization as a Senior Fire Alarm System Service Technician. Ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of experience servicing and/or installing fire safety equipment. You will be responsible for fire alarm system installation and maintenance to ensure that all systems and components are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational requirements of the customer. You will need to establish and manage healthy customer relationships, have professional and effective communication skills, proactive in conflict resolution, while having a safety mindset.

Come work for an industry leader that has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of Top Places to Work!

Responsibilities

• Servicing, inspecting, and testing Fire Alarm Systems to manufactured specifications.
• Provide mentorship and on-the-job training to junior technicians, ensuring proper development of technical skills and adherence to company standards.
• Performing on site emergency troubleshooting, programming, and repairs of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Analyze blueprints, schematics and drawings of Fire Alarm Systems and other related electrical systems.
• Diagnose problems or failures in assigned systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair.
• Commission systems, including loading software programs and implementing modifications.
• Document commissioning details; communicate deficiencies and progress.
• Create detailed test and inspection reports based on code requirements and customer needs.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Identify code and non-conformance issues.
• Report on activities completed, deferred, or requiring further action or material.

Required Skills

• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a safe driving record (no violations within the past 3 years).
• NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level II or above.
• Must be thoroughly capable of reading, interpreting, and applying system design plans, as well as building construction drawings and documents.
• Must be able to differentiate types and colors of electrical wire.
• Proven electro-mechanical aptitude (based on previous experience and/or education) and user PC/software skill.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing