EST4 Fire Alarm Technician - Grove City OH
Washington DC
EST4 Fire Alarm Technician - Grove City OH
Full Time • Washington DC
EST4 Fire Alarm Technician
�� Role Overview
An organization is seeking an experienced EST4 Fire Alarm Technician to support installation, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of Edwards EST3/EST4 fire alarm and life safety systems. The role requires strong field experience, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently while supporting junior technicians.
��️ Core Responsibilities
�� Installation & Programming
· Install, program, and commission Edwards EST3/EST4 fire alarm systems
· Configure system devices, panels, annunciators, and network components using manufacturer software
· Install fire alarm devices, conduit, cabling, and related infrastructure per NEC, NFPA, and local codes
�� Testing & Troubleshooting
· Perform system startups, acceptance testing, inspections, and demonstrations
· Troubleshoot system faults, communication issues, device failures, and network problems
· Ensure systems meet operational, safety, and code compliance standards
�� Technical Interpretation & Execution
· Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, submittals, and technical specifications
· Understand sequences of operations and manufacturer documentation
�� Coordination & Communication
· Work with project managers, subcontractors, inspectors (AHJs), and customers
· Provide service documentation, test reports, deficiency reports, and system updates
�� Maintenance & Support
· Maintain company vehicle, tools, test equipment, and inventory
· Support inspections, preventive maintenance, and service repairs
· Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and PPE requirements
�� Training & Development
· Mentor and support junior technicians and apprentices
· Participate in manufacturer training and ongoing technical education
⏱️ Work Conditions
· May require after-hours, weekend, and travel assignments
�� Required Qualifications
�� Education & Experience
· High school diploma or GED required
· Minimum 5 years of fire alarm installation/service experience
�� Technical Skills
· Strong knowledge of Edwards EST3 / EST4 systems
· Experience in system programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting
· Ability to read construction drawings and technical documents
�� Certifications & Compliance
· NICET Level II or higher preferred
· OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required
· Valid driver’s license with clean record
· Ability to pass background check and drug screening
· CPR/First Aid and confined space training preferred
�� Knowledge Base
· Strong understanding of NFPA 72, NEC, and fire alarm codes
· Experience with electrical and low-voltage systems
�� Physical Requirements
· Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
· Work on ladders, lifts, confined spaces, and elevated areas
· Ability to stand, kneel, crawl, and work in varied construction environments
· Must use PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, etc.)
�� Core Competencies
· One Company: Professionalism, accountability, trust-building
· One Team: Collaboration and open communication
· One Goal: Reliable execution and continuous improvement
· One Direction: Learning mindset and long-term growth commitment
Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
About Us
AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.
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