Fire Alarm Technician

Building Systems Technology, Inc. (BST), an Eagle Fire owned company,  has offices located throughout East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and Alabama. BST is a regional leader in life safety, security, communication, and voice/data systems, serving thousands of customers throughout the Southeastern United States. BST offers an array of fire alarm, integrated security, sound and communications, nurse call, voice/data, and customized low voltage systems.

Alarm Technician position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Responding to service calls for troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment.

• Programming and testing of various low-voltage systems.

• Rotating on-call (available to dispatch for after-hours service when assigned as the primary on-call technician).

•  Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, and operational/product manuals.

• Carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Work in unusual and difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, crawl spaces and above ceilings.

•  Use a variety of hand and power tools

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers and their staff.

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements. Overnight travel may be required.

Benefits:

In addition to standard benefits, new employees are eligible for

BST Perks:

• $2,000 Employee Referral Program

• Relocation Assistance

• Apprenticeship opportunities

• Boot Reimbursement (1x a year)

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 Paid Holidays

• NICET Test Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Uniforms Provided

Qualifications

• Experience installing and servicing Voice and Data, Security, Fire Alarm and CCTV equipment.

• NICET Level II, or higher, in Fire Alarm Systems preferred, not required

• Valid driver’s license with good record.

• OSHA 10 or higher preferred, not required

• Successfully pass drug test

• Must pass security background check to obtain alarm license.

• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer requirements. May be required to work overtime and be on call, to respond to emergency situations.

BST. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.