Lead Fire Alarm Installer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the installation and certification of life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Lead Installers are responsible for monitoring general assigned activities of a team in the field to include installation, testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs of fire alarm/life safety systems and related components. Location: 3038 Lenox Ave Jacksonville, FL 32254

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of Fire Alarm industry experience is required.
• Electrical experience is a must.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
• Should have experience in managing teams or groups of individuals on projects.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.

Nice To Haves

• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform functionality and sound tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.
• Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.
• Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
• Install equipment according to national electrical, fire alarm and life safety codes and installation standards
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s fire alarm system. This may include functionality testing of installed devices, metering circuits and devices for shorts, grounds and faults. Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
• Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Turn-in “as-built” drawings and required copies of NFPA forms to Installation Coordinator upon completion of job.
• If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle
• Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
• Utilize test equipment, which includes, but is not limited to digital multi- meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters and communication equipment.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees