Fire Alarm / Low Voltage Helper

Sciens Building Solutions; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability coverage

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Helper to support installation and checkout on fire alarm, security, and data systems. You will follow drawings, codes, and procedures to assist with field work and customer-facing interactions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and a desire to grow in the fire-life safety field. The role requires physical stamina, reliability, and willingness to travel or work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Willingness to learn and grow in fire-life safety.
• Strong organizational, decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Willing to learn standard trade tools and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conduit and wire installations and device mounting.
• Support installation and checkout of fire alarm, voice/data and security systems.
• Use electrical tools and meters under supervision.
• Follow company procedures and safety policies on job sites.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

OT overtime flexibility

Travel readiness

Learn tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Helper to join our growing team of professionals. The helper will assist with routine installation and checkout on a variety of systems utilizing codes, company procedures, engineering drawings, and personnel analysis. Develops a positive interface with the customer to ensure confidence and satisfaction with the system installation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Utilizes electrical tools and meters.
• Aids with conduit & wire installation.
• Assist with device installation (i.e., fire alarm/security devices).
• Assist with installation of fire alarm, voice/data, and security systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with standards and procedures of industry and Sciens safety programs/policies.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU!

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interested in learning and growing in the fire-life safety industry.
• Good organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime & out of town, if needed.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10.
• Effective organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday.
• Ability to travel occasionally overnight, as needed.
• Ability to learn and safely use standard trade tools.

WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.