Nathan Hicks
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Seasoned, tech-savvy professional with several years providing skilled knowledge of alarm and lighting systems for fire, security and entry monitoring. Works singularly and as part of dedicated team, overseeing programming, service and maintenance of networked alert and access-control units. Supervises regular inspections of equipment and accompanying software to adhere to established performance thresholds. Addresses issues and vulnerabilities professionally while also meeting safety and procedural guidelines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Alarm Technician
Paracom
Englewood, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Performed periodic inspections of fire alarms to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted in training new employees in the installation, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems.
- Inspected sprinkler systems for proper functioning.
- Programmed addressable control panels with computers.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding progress updates on projects.
- Explained technical information in a clear and understandable manner to clients.
- Installed, tested and maintained fire alarm systems according to NFPA standards.
- Utilized various tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and voltage testers while troubleshooting equipment issues.
Fire Alarm Technician
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Maintenance on panels
- Assisted in training new employees in the installation, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems.
Fire Alarm Technician
Western States Fire Protection Company
Denver, CO
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Did install and service with this company
- Got certified in firelite and and other Honeywell panels
Fire Alarm Technician
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Did maintenance on all four major fire panels est, simplex, seimens, and notifier
Fire Alarm Technician
Systems group
Denver, CO
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Install inspection and service
- With this company I work on est Edward work in the mountains on install did the four seasons, ritz Carlton in vail
- Did coors facilities also and may more
Education
High school diploma -
West High School
06.2001
Skills
- Low Voltage
- CCTV
- Service Technician Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Security System Experience
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Caulking
- Cabling
- Electrical Experience
- Construction
- Fire alarm inspection
- Voice evacuation systems
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Fire alarm networking
- Fire alarm programming
- Local fire codes understanding
- Alarm installations and servicing
- Equipment programming and calibrating
Certification
VM CERTIFIED
VS CERTIFIED
Timeline
Fire Alarm Technician
Paracom
05.2024 - Current
Fire Alarm Technician
Denver Public Schools
11.2019 - 04.2022
Fire Alarm Technician
Western States Fire Protection Company
01.2016 - 11.2019
Fire Alarm Technician
Denver Public Schools
06.2015 - 06.2016
Fire Alarm Technician
Systems group
06.2008 - 06.2015
High school diploma -
West High School
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