Fire Alarm Inspector

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is looking for skilled inspectors for fire alarm systems in Lexington, Kentucky. The role involves service, maintenance, and troubleshooting according to local and national codes.

Applicants should possess 2+ years of experience, FAR certification, and strong communication skills. This position offers excellent pay and benefits including medical, dental, 401K with employer match, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and technical aptitude required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in life safety service/installation.
• FAR certification required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, and repair fire alarm systems per codes and installation standards.
• Provide documentation of work in work orders and inspection reports.
• Complete on-call duties as part of a branch rotation.

Skills

Electrical and technical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Education

FAR certification

2 years of life safety service/installation experience

Tools

Digital multimeters

Battery analyzers

Communication equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for the inspection of Fire Alarm Systems along with the service and maintenance of these systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Inspectors are responsible for assigned inspections along with testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and subsequent repairs of Fire Alarm Systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communication is key. Precalls to the customer before arrival is expected, as is notification of arrival and departure from a work site. Clear communication of applicable time and material estimates will be communicated to the customer prior to work for approval.
• Inspect, install and repair equipment according to established best practices and electrical, fire alarm and life safety codes and installation standards.
• Verify the integrity of all work prior resolving the work order. This will include functionality testing and verification signals related to installed devices or repairs.
• Provide thorough documentation of work completed in the form of notation in the work order and inspection reports.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced, cleaned, organized and immediately report any problems with the vehicle.
• Provide job status updates for review with manager as requested.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
• Complete on call duties as part of a branch rotation.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education & Qualification

• Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills.
• A minimum of 2 years of life safety service/installation experience is required.
• FAR certification is required and shall be maintained while employed.
• Shall be able to demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multimeters, battery analyzers, and communication equipment.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work 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.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

Physical Requirements

• Industrial, Commercial, & Residential building environment with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights.
• Mostly a physically demanding role. Most of the daily demand is standing and walking stairs and climbing ladders.
• May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day.

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

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.