Fire Alarm Technician

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years.

Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

To provide technical expertise and support in the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems. Oversee proper operation of Fire Detection and Suppression systems for all Parkland buildings to ensure those systems function safely, properly, and are maintained in accordance with nationally recognized standards.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Technical or trade school training preferred.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, programming, and operation of fire detection and suppression systems.
• Relevant experience may include the installation and programming of low-voltage systems such as fire/life safety systems, access control, nurse call, paging, high-rise smoke control, and telephone systems.

• May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.

• Must have a Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Must hold one (1) of the following:
  • A current Fire Alarm License (FAL) issued by the Texas Department of Insurance State Fire Marshals Office, OR
  • NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems; OR
  • Certification of factory training demonstrating successful completion of training in fire alarm system installation, programming, emergency communications systems, or maintenance and repair, preferably for the Honeywell Notifier & Onyxworks systems utilized by Parkland.

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• Must have a broad working knowledge of commercial conventional and addressable fire systems.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical/electronic circuit diagrams, fire alarm control diagrams, and blueprints.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment such as multimeters, battery analyzers, decibel meters, and communication devices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including supervisors and other departments.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.
• Must be proficient with typical office equipment such as printers, scanners and fax machines.
• Must be proficient with typical office computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to demonstrate project management skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Must be able to perform special assignments and duties as requested.