CFAA Fire Alarm Technician

Levitt-Safety has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and customer-focused Fire Alarm Technician to join our team in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
As the successful candidate, you must exert a high level of confidence in performing verification, certification, maintenance/ inspections and repairs on fire alarm systems, with a focus on special hazards.
This role offers a higher desirable compressed work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12-hour shifts with company-paid housing for fly-in/fly-out employees.

Your role will include diverse service and repair activities including:

• Regular inspections & maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems and equipment including repairs and documenting deficiencies, according to NFPA guidelines
• Verify newly installed fire alarm systems, breaker panels associated with fire alarms and complete verification reports and program addressable panels
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on fire alarm, fire suppression and fire sprinkler pumps and emergency lighting systems
• Maintain code-mandated records of all inspections, testing, repairs, system impairments and other associated paperwork as per Levitt ISO standards
• Coordinate and supervise sub-contractors as required and assist in special project management working closely with the design team project manager
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls
• Ongoing participation in Health and Safety initiatives including the development of JHAs and Safe Work Practices relevant to the role
• Being the Face of Levitt-Safety for our customers and their onsite safety needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Industry experience in Fire Detection, Special Hazards and Programming Addressable Panels, is a must
• Valid CFAA Registration or Journeyman electrician with Fire alarm experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills as well as technology savvy
• Working knowledge of applicable NFPA, ULC and Fire codes
• Ability to complete security clearance for site access

What we offer

• Desirable compressed work week shift of 12hrs daily (14 days on 14 days off)
• Competitive pay in line with your experience and qualifications, plus paid training/certification, and potential for on-call premiums
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, RRSP matching, and other group health insurance benefits for you and your family
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunity

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of performing all physical tasks associated with technician duties including lifting and carrying of weights up to 50lbs unassisted, reaching above shoulder height, bending, crouching, kneeling and working from ladders.
• Frequent walking throughout buildings and customer sites as well as climbing up and down stairs, and standing for extended periods

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Levitt-Safety is committed to the principle of employment equity in the workplace and ensures that our practices of hiring are based on qualifications and ability. We invite all applicants, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. We understand that experience comes in many forms and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us at talent@levitt-safety.com in the application. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.