Lead Fire Alarm Installer

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This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Lead Installation 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings
• Test and repair existing alarm systems
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of business day
• 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
• Inspect and maintain company truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Protect and maintain company equipment
• Respond to emergency service calls
• Perform other duties assigned by management
  
  

Education/Qualification: 

• Currently hold and maintain an active FAL
• NICET certification preferred
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72)
• Experience with commercial and residential systems
• Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity and manage teams or groups of individuals on projects
• Troubleshooting skills
• Display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work
• Interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations without supervision
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record
  
  

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy
• Ability to travel when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
  
  

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer