Alarm Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is hiring a field technician to perform maintenance and service of fire alarm systems. The role requires diagnosing issues, completing standard service calls, and interpreting drawings and manuals.

Travel to job sites is required across commercial, industrial, and construction environments. You will work independently yet provide guidance to junior technicians, ensuring compliance with codes and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial alarm systems experience (fire, burglary, video, access or life safety).
• FAR certification pursued within first year and maintained while employed.
• Proficiency using test equipment (digital multimeters, battery analyzers, communication equipment).
• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems and troubleshooting methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and service of fire alarm systems independently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Complete standard service calls without direct supervision.
• Interpret system drawings, specifications, and manuals.
• Use hand tools and testing equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with codes, standards, and policies.
• Complete service reports and inspection records.
• Communicate with customers, team, and supervisors.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Work in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.

Skills

Test equipment use

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAR certification within 1 year

Tools

Digital multimeters

Battery analyzers

Communication equipment

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and service of fire alarm systems independently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Complete standard service calls without direct supervision.
• Interpret system drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Use hand tools and testing equipment to perform required tasks.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, standards, and company policies.
• Accurately complete service reports, documentation, and inspection records.
• Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and supervisors.
• Identify potential system deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment on job sites.
• Provide guidance and support to entry-level technicians as needed.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Perform work in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 2 years of commercial alarm systems: Fire, burglary, video, access or life safety service/installation experience is required.
• FAR certification shall be pursued and acquired within first year of experience requirements having been met; and certification maintained while employed.
• Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi- meters, battery analyzers, and communication equipment.
• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems, components, and troubleshooting methods.
• If Driving Role: Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.

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
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what's right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We’re committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.