Fire Alarm Foreman

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a seasoned fire alarm foreman to lead installation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in commercial and residential projects. You will oversee field crews, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with building engineers and site contacts.

Required NICET 1+ in fire alarm, BAS/FASA, 10 years’ experience, and knowledge of NFPA 70/72. Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and driving record are essential. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• NICET 1+ in fire alarm preferred.
• FASA/BASA is required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a fire alarm technician.
• Silent Knight knowledge is preferred.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72).
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Ability to lead and manage teams on projects.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team and independently.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from office or job site.
• Flexible with scheduling (evenings/weekends/out-of-town).
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Operate small/light equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
• Test and repair alarm systems.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms meet code.
• Complete inspection reports and document issues.
• Report results in a timely manner.
• Protect and maintain equipment.
• Meet with building engineers/site contacts on arrival.
• Verify integrity of work and test devices.
• Repair systems to ensure full compliance.
• Maintain truck and equipment; request repairs as needed.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Respond to emergency service calls.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Flexible scheduling

Education

NICET 1+ in fire alarm

FASA/BASA

10 years fire alarm experience

NFPA 70/72 knowledge

Tools

Silent Knight knowledge

Job description

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

This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Foremen 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 alarm systems already in place.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facilitate the project.
• 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.
• Repair systems as needed to ensure a fully compliant system is in operation.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
• Work safely as outlined by company safety procedures, including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification

• NICET 1 or above in fire alarm preferred.
• FASA/BASA is required.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years' experience as a fire alarm technician.
• Silent Knight knowledge is 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.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and work in a team environment and independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery.

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 to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Pay

• $35 to $45 depending on certifications & experience.
• Weekly pay.
• Take home vehicle.

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.