Alarm Technician (Construction Installation)

Allied Fire Protection•Carrollton, TX

57d

About The Position

ALARM CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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 Be a leader: oversee, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire alarm manager 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 Expectations: Believe In, Live, and Support Our Mission Statement, Core Values and Business Plan Daily Safety First Ensure timely and complete submittal of JSAs, Toolbox Talks, Audit Forms, etc. Ensure timely and accurate Incident and Accident Reporting Hold yourself accountable for all Safety Initiatives Hold yourself accountable for Safe Driving of Company Vehicles Ensure awareness and support of Stop Work Authority Complete all Training Requirements – Safety, Certifications, etc. Submit accurate Timesheet – job numbers/names, OT and travel pay, completed on time, etc., support transition to Electronic timesheet submittal Ensure all required documents are complete, accurate and professional, with required signatures Ensure proper Inventory Management – review, update, and approve packing slips – submitted timely, proper material management Ensure proper Maintenance and care of equipment – trucks, lifts, tools, etc. Keep jobsites clean and organized Ensure Production Efficiency – awareness of budget vs. actual labor hours and proactive communication with superintendent Support and Ensure Adherence to Company SOPs – Purchase Orders, Change Orders, etc. Timeliness – at the job on time; attendance; communication with supervisor; paperwork Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities Maintain Quality Control i.e. reduce the need for return trips and warranty work Maintain a Professional appearance Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers Teamwork – maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, etc. Actively Participate in required team meetings Ability to work overtime, out of town or on-call as needed Must be able to travel frequently within the U.S. (up to 80%), often for several weeks at a time, based on project and client needs Per diem and lodging provided in accordance with company policy Valid driver’s license and ability to fly are required Knowledge: 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 Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred State of Texas Fire Alarm License Required. NICET Level II Fire Alarm and/or NICET Level II Special Hazards Preferred Understanding of NFPA codes and standards Work Experience: Minimum of 2-4+years of experience Skills and Competencies 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

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
State of Texas Fire Alarm License 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
Must be able to travel frequently within the U.S. (up to 80%), often for several weeks at a time, based on project and client needs
Per diem and lodging provided in accordance with company policy
Valid driver’s license and ability to fly are required

Nice To Haves

Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred
NICET Level II Fire Alarm and/or NICET Level II Special Hazards 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
Exceed the goals established by the fire alarm manager
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