Fire Alarm Inspector

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, the leading fire and life-safety provider, is hiring an on-site Fire Alarm Technician in Lexington, KY. You will inspect, service, and repair fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with local and national codes while delivering reliable, safe operation.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and timely communication of estimates and work details. A minimum of 2 years of life-safety service/installation experience and FAR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of life safety service/installation experience required.
• FAR certification required and maintained while employed.
• Proficiency with test equipment (including DMM, battery analyzers, communication gear).
• Excellent written and oral communication; customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, and repair Fire Alarm equipment per electrical and life-safety codes.
• Verify integrity of work; perform functionality testing and signal verification.
• Prepare thorough work orders and inspection reports with clear documentation.
• Maintain truck stock, vehicle, tools, and report issues promptly.
• Provide on-call support as part of branch rotation.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Life safety service experience

FAR certification

Test equipment usage

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Digital multimeter

Battery analyzer

Communication equipment

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 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, trouble-shooting 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 m be maintained while employed.Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi- meters, 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 payMedical, dental, visionCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short-term disability401K with employer matchPaid vacation and company holidaysTraining and Career DevelopmentCompany vehicle (if job applicable)Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employeesPye-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.