Fire Alarm Installation Technician — The Hiller Companies
The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for a Fire Alarm Install Technician. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.
The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of safety and innovation in fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.
Job Summary: Fire Alarm Install Technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing Fire Alarm and critical life safety systems. The Technician will perform routine installation and checkout on a variety of systems using local codes, company procedures, and engineering drawings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install Fire Alarm systems, control panels and all other equipment for fire alarm systems with guidance from installation drawings, building plans, and electrical layouts.
- Mount sensors at appropriate locations, including drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations to ensure optimal wiring layouts.
- Program and configure FACPs using manufacturer-provided software, ensuring proper functionality and integration with other building systems as required.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics, and operation/product manuals.
- Manage job scheduling and progress in a cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
- Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
- Complete and submit all required task-related, activity, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
- Ensure work complies with relevant codes and regulations.
- Maintain awareness of budget vs. actual labor hours to promote production efficiency.
- Follow all safety regulations and practices.
- Maintain and care for equipment – trucks, lifts, tools, etc.
Position Details:
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries: Facilities Services