Fire Alarm Apprentice

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 2,841,000 - 4,047,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Ownership plan for full-time employees

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Fire Alarm Support Technician Test & Inspect to assist licensed technicians with inspections, testing, and documentation of fire alarm systems. You will support device activation, alarm verification, and system checks under supervision in various commercial environments.

The role involves learning fire alarm codes and testing procedures, maintaining records, and traveling to job sites as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior fire alarm or industry experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn inspection and testing procedures in the fire protection industry.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under direct supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and safety.
• Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license (if driving role).

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with scheduled inspections and testing of fire alarm systems.
• Support testing activities such as device activation, alarm verification, and system checks under supervision.
• Help document inspection and testing results in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Identify and report visible deficiencies or irregularities to supervising technicians.
• Assist with preparation of tools, materials, and documentation required for inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper handling of inspection forms and reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior fire alarm or industry experience

Willingness to learn inspection procedures

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Attention to detail and safety

Valid driver’s license / clean driving record

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Fire Alarm Support Technician Test & Inspect supports licensed and experienced technicians in the inspection, testing, and documentation of fire alarm systems, specifically within Test & Inspect operations. This role works under direct supervision of a technician(s).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with scheduled inspections and testing of fire alarm systems.
• Support testing activities such as device activation, alarm verification, and system checks under supervision.
• Help document inspection and testing results in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Identify and report visible deficiencies or irregularities to supervising technicians.
• Assist with preparation of tools, materials, and documentation required for inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper handling of inspection forms and reports.
• Follow all safety procedures, NFPA guidelines, and company policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment on job sites.
• Participate in on-the-job training to learn fire alarm codes, standards, and testing procedures.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior fire alarm or industry experience is preferred.
• Strong willingness to learn inspection and testing procedures in the fire protection industry.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under direct supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and safety.
• Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license (if driving role).

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 standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
• Work is performed in occupied commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and construction sites.
• Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.
• Use of basic hand tools and testing equipment under supervision.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Compensation

• $25.00 hourly depending on experience

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.