Fire Alarm Apprentice

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; 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

ALL In Ownership Plan

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Alarm Support Technician for Test & Inspect to assist licensed technicians in inspection, testing, and documentation of fire alarm systems under direct supervision.

The role emphasizes learning fire alarm codes and testing procedures, maintaining accurate records, traveling to job sites, and adhering to NFPA guidelines and company safety policies. High school diploma preferred; driving record must be clean.

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.
• 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.
• Document inspection and testing results per company and regulatory standards.
• Identify and report deficiencies or irregularities to supervising technicians.
• Assist with preparation of tools, materials, and documentation for inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper handling of inspection forms and reports.
• Follow safety procedures, NFPA guidelines, and company policies.
• Travel to job sites as required.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Clean driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment

Basic hand tools

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.

We are hiring across the nation! Many of our roles provide on-the-job training to help you get licensed and working. View Our Locations Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting our customers and our people first.

More About Us

We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture -they're how we treat our customers and each other.

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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.