Programmer

Pavion•South Bend, IN

10h•$35 - $45

About The Position

Pavion is seeking a Programmer to join its shared services team. The role develops, configures, modifies, tests, and maintains programming for fire alarm, life safety, access control, and other integrated systems supported by the company. The Programmer performs commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and advanced technical support for new installations, upgrades, modifications, and existing customer systems. The role also reviews project documentation, collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders, maintains programming records, follows standardized methods, and helps guide and develop technical personnel. Work must comply with company safety policies, customer requirements, applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and established procedures. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of prior experience programming addressable commercial fire alarm systems. An associate degree in a relevant technical field is preferred; equivalent industry certifications and relevant experience will be considered. Experience with card access, CCTV, and security systems is desired. The hourly pay range is $35.00–$45.00, with starting pay determined by qualifications and other stated factors. Pavion offers a comprehensive benefits package, but specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three years of prior experience programming addressable commercial fire alarm systems required.
Demonstrated experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Equivalent industry certifications and relevant experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Experience programming card access, CCTV, and security systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, modify, test, and maintain programming for fire alarm, life safety, access control, and other integrated systems supported by the company.
Perform system programming, software configuration, commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and debugging for new installations, upgrades, modifications, and existing customer systems.
Provide advanced technical support to diagnose and resolve software, hardware, communication, and system integration issues.
Review project drawings, specifications, and system requirements to ensure programming accuracy and identify potential design or installation conflicts.
Collaborate with Service, Engineering, Project Management, and field personnel to coordinate programming requirements, project schedules, system functionality, and field modifications.
Communicate with customers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding technical requirements, system performance, and programming-related concerns.
Maintain accurate programming documentation, software configurations, system databases, backups, and revision records in approved company storage systems.
Establish and follow standardized programming methods to promote consistency, efficiency, reliability, and ease of future system maintenance.
Verify system functionality and programming accuracy through appropriate testing and quality assurance procedures.
Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and mentorship to field technicians and developing programming personnel.
Assist in identifying training needs and improving installation quality, programming practices, and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
Maintain current knowledge of supported manufacturers, software platforms, product updates, applicable codes, and emerging technologies.
Prioritize and manage multiple programming assignments while meeting project schedules, service commitments, and customer expectations.
Perform all work in compliance with company safety policies, customer requirements, applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and established procedures.