Lead Fire Alarm Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

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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 proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Lead Technicians 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.

Requirements

• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training)
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72)
• Experience with commercial and residential systems
• Ability to act in a lead capacity and manage teams or groups of individuals on projects
• Troubleshooting skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site
• Flexibility with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments
• Ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery

Responsibilities

• Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings
• Test and repair alarm systems already in place
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Protect and maintain company equipment
• 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
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment
• Respond to emergency service calls
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Perform other duties assigned by management

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees