Fire Alarm Install Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

This position is responsible for installing burglary, access, video, and life safety systems and associated devices in accordance with local and national codes and standards. Technicians perform assigned installation activities, including testing, installation, and troubleshooting. The role requires punctuality, clear communication with customers and managers, accurate work-order documentation, adherence to safety requirements, and care of company tools, equipment, vehicle, and inventory. Technicians also participate in an on-call branch rotation and may occasionally work evenings, weekends, or out of town.

Requirements

• Strong electrical and technical aptitude, with the ability to apply learned skills.
• At least 1 year of burglary, video, access, or life safety service or installation experience.
• FAR certification must be pursued and acquired within the first year after experience requirements are met (18 months), and maintained while employed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation to and from the office or job site.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional evening, weekend, and out-of-town assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency using test equipment, including digital multimeters, battery analyzers, and communication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Arrive punctually at the job site and be ready to start work.
• Contact customers before arrival and communicate arrival and departure, time estimates, planned and completed work, and addendums or change orders.
• Accurately record time and materials on work orders.
• Install equipment according to best practices and applicable electrical, fire alarm, life safety codes, and installation standards.
• Test and verify the functionality and signals of installed devices or repairs before resolving work orders.
• Document completed work thoroughly in work orders.
• Complete required safety training within established timelines and keep training current.
• Maintain accurate truck-stock inventory; keep the vehicle serviced, clean, and organized; and promptly report vehicle problems.
• Provide job-status updates to the manager and project manager upon request.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and promptly report defects or problems.
• Complete on-call duties as part of a branch rotation.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle, if applicable to the job
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed