Alarm Installation Construction Technician

Allied Fire Protection•Pearland, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the installation, service, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems in various building types. The technician will be responsible for ensuring project completion within budget and schedule, managing paperwork, conducting system testing, and training junior personnel. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality control, customer satisfaction, and teamwork.

Requirements

Must have knowledge of fire alarm systems.
Understand fire alarm installation requirements.
Ability to properly read fire alarm blueprints, submittals and operation/product manuals.
Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent
FAL required.
Understanding of NFPA codes and standards
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience
Ability to take direction from upper management
Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
Self-motivated, Ambitious, Interactive, Communicative, Detail-oriented, Organized
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Knowledgeable with NFPA, NEC and local applicable codes and all necessary codes
Experience with powered hand tools, hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices
Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
Demonstrate positive team work and ability to be a team leader and mentor
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook
Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction
Ability to work overtime, out of town or on-call as needed

Nice To Haves

Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Installation of fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Installation, service, and trouble-shooting of fire alarm systems along with all its related equipment
Oversee, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed goals
Ensure project results are achieved within financial and productivity budgets
Accurately complete, execute and process paperwork/electronic or paperless required by the office and corporate management systems
Conduct/coordinate necessary testing of the system
Ensure required certifications are complete
Instruct and train Helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process of service, repair and/or system installation
Coordinate the daily work schedules and direct the daily tasks/productivity of assigned employees
Maintain inventory on vehicle
Perform all other duties assigned