Fire Alarm Install Tech I

Everon; Columbia (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Everon is seeking a field installer in Virginia to install and troubleshoot low voltage panels, wiring and associated devices under supervision of a senior installer.

The role requires 1+ year of experience, blueprint reading ability, and a valid driver’s license with readiness to travel. NICET Level I is preferred within one year for fire alarm systems; strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma/Vocational Training.
• 1+ years of experience required.
• Reading blueprints and wiring per drawings.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to clear a drug screening.
• Able to read and interpret English-language drawings, schematics, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Installs and troubleshoots low voltage panels, wiring and associated devices.
• Provides reliable, high quality customer support.
• Provides customer instruction on system operation and functionality.
• Performs system testing and signal verification.
• Maintains truck stock/inventory (equipment and tools).
• Organizes resources to ensure efficient execution of tasks.
• Ensures progress and completion of assigned tasks.
• Documents service hours worked and activities.
• Completes and submits required task-related activities and reports.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Low voltage systems

CCTV & security systems

Intercom & access control

Code knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / Vocational Training

Tools

NICET Level I Certification

Job description

The primary function of this position is to install and troubleshoot low voltage panels, wiring and associated devices. Typically works under the supervision of a more senior installer.

Position Summary

The primary function of this position is to install and troubleshoot low voltage panels, wiring and associated devices. Typically works under the supervision of a more senior installer.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Installs and troubleshoots low voltage panels, wiring and associated devices.
• Provides reliable, high quality customer support.
• Provides customer instruction on system operation and functionality.
• Performs system testing and signal verification.
• Maintains the necessary truck stock/inventory (equipment and tools).
• Organizes and utilizes technical resources, information, material, and support to ensure efficient execution of assigned tasks.
• Ensures the progress and completion of assigned tasks.
• Provides documentation of service and hours worked.
• Completes and submits all required task-related activities, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must complete other projects, as assigned.

Qualifications - External

• Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills & Experience):
• Minimum of High School Diploma/Vocational Training.
• Must have one (1) or more years of experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of enterprise intrusion systems, fire systems, CCTV, intercom, and access control systems.
• Working knowledge of local/national codes desired.
• Must be able to read drawings and pull wires accordingly.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to clear a drug screening.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint, schematics, diagrams, policies, procedures, etc. as presented in English

Certification/Licensing

• Must obtain NICET Level I Certification within one (1) year (for fire alarm systems only).
• Must obtain and retain any specific product certifications and/or licenses that are required by national, state and local codes.
• Requires 25 % to 50 % proficiency in Everon Commercial’s Enterprise product offerings.

Work Environment

• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and harsh work environments.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; push; pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Use vision abilities including: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color.
• Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions/circumstances such as with ladders, scaffolding, high lift equipment, wires, ducts, crawl spaces, attics, above ceilings, etc.
• Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with "on call availability" and must be able to travel on short notice.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods.

Pay and Benefits Disclosure

The budgeted pay range for this role as of November 2024 is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to tenure, previous experience, qualifications, certifications, and geographic considerations. Everon offers eligible employees competitive benefits, including health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off among others.