Special Hazards/Fire Alarm Service Superintendent

J. F. Ahern Co.•St. Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Special Hazards/Fire Alarm Superintendent in St. Louis, MO. The company is a family-owned business with over 145 years of experience as a mechanical and fire protection contractor, known for quality, innovation, job stability, career progression, and support. The superintendent will manage field technicians, equipment, and material procurement, support the Operations team with scheduling for inspections and small to mid-sized project installations. Responsibilities include conducting on-site safety audits, performing inspections, testing, and installing small to mid-sized projects. The role involves monitoring and reporting on project progress, problem-solving, and ensuring quality, safety, and profitability. Additionally, the superintendent will manage employees, including attracting, hiring, conducting performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, developing, training, and terminating employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Construction or service experience in the Special Hazards/Fire Alarm industry
Clean driving record to operate company vehicles
Ability to travel locally throughout the St. Louis, MO region
Ability to pass an appropriate drug screen and physical
Self-starter
Ability to lead and direct others
Strong mechanical background
Good working and learning attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced service environment

Responsibilities

Managing field technicians, equipment, and material procurement.
Supporting the Operations team with scheduling of inspections and small to mid-sized project installations.
Scheduling and conducting on-site safety audits to ensure the safety of employees and the worksite.
Performing inspections, testing, and installing small to mid-sized projects.
Monitoring and reporting on the progress and outcome of each inspection and project.
Problem-solving and making adjustments as needed to maintain the quality, safety, and profitability of each job.
Managing employees, including attracting, hiring, and conducting performance reviews.
Coaching, mentoring, developing, training, and terminating employees.