Fire Alarm Technician, Facilities

Description:
We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Technician to join our team at GFTX Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems and other fire protection systems, including sprinklers and special hazard equipment. This role ensures all systems are fully compliant with local codes, regulations, and company standards.

Responsibilities:
Install, inspect, and configure fire alarm systems and components in accordance with all safety and regulatory requirements
Diagnose, repair, and replace fire alarm system equipment as needed when new issues arise
Assist with Fire Marshal final inspections and system commissioning
Support preventive maintenance (PM) activities for special hazard, suppression, and sprinkler systems
Participate in routine inspections and maintenance of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers
Accurately complete service reports, inspection forms, and maintenance logs, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards

Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience in fire alarm system installation, maintenance, and service valid FAL and FEL licenses preferred
RME and NICET certifications preferred but not required
Strong proficiency in fire alarm installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, with basic understanding of sprinkler and special hazard systems
Familiarity with programming and configuration of fire alarm systems; Notifier certification preferred
Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, IFC, and IBC codes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with team members and stakeholders

Essential Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program