Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer

Christian Cable Group Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Professional career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Christian Cable Group Inc is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer in Austin, Texas. This role involves installing various systems, troubleshooting issues, and keeping documentation up to date. Previous experience, along with solid knowledge of commercial electrical systems, is essential.

We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for professional development. Join our knowledgeable and skilled team at Sciens Building Solutions and help protect people and property through innovative systems.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience as a Fire Alarm/LV Installer.
• Intermediate knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 installation requirements.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarm, voice/data, and security systems.
• Troubleshoot circuit issues, including opens and shorts.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain current as-built drawings.

Skills

Commercial electrical systems knowledge

Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced, reliable, and highly skilled Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer to join our growing team of professionals. The installer will perform 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!)

• Install fire alarm, voice/data, and security.
• Install commercial & industrial 3-phase electrical power systems.
• Install all types of electrical conduit.
• Troubleshoot circuit opens, shorts, or ground conditions.
• Install and run wires, wire devices, fish walls, and doors.
• Complete paperwork, including but not limited to timesheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Keep as-built drawings current.
• Comply with standards and procedures of industry and Sciens safety programs/policies.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience as a Fire Alarm/LV Installer.
• Solid working knowledge of commercial electrical systems.
• Able to read blueprints, technical drawings, and diagrams and follow specifications.
• Experience in termination of field devices.
• State and locally required minimum certifications.
• Intermediate knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 installation requirements.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Physically fit to perform demanding work, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, ability to work from heights, climb ladders, and stand and walk for most of the workday.
• Ability to travel occasionally overnight, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• 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.

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We’re excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you. Sciens is Latin for knowledgeable and skilled. We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world—protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.