Fire Alarm Helper / Apprentice

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. • Richmond, VA

50d

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Helper/Apprentice will assist Alarm Service Technicians by performing various duties to include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment, handles and installs electrical fire alarm wire, and learning from the Fire Alarm Service Technician.

Requirements

• 1-year electrical experience (preferably fire alarm electrical experince, but can train someone with basic commercial construction electrical experience) in a commercial/industrial environment; or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
• Must have required hand tools
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Prior military experience
• HS diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Drills holes and pulls or pushes fire alarm wire through openings, using hand and power tools
• Learns about commercial fire alarm systems and how to trouble shoot them
• Measures, cuts and bends wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
• Studies NICET certifications and works towards getting NICEt 2 certified
• Maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order
• Transports tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site
• Examines electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tightens connections, using hand tools
• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment, and cleans work areas
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees