Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer

Sciens Building Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SciensBuilding Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer to join our growing team. The installer will perform routine installation and checkout on a variety of systems using codes, engineering drawings, and procedures to ensure customer confidence and satisfaction with the system.

The role requires 1–3 years of Fire Alarm/LV experience, ability to read blueprints, and knowledge of commercial electrical systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarm, voice/data, and security systems.
• Install commercial and 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 and keep as-built drawings current.
• Comply with industry standards and Sciens safety policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NFPA 70 knowledge

NFPA 72 knowledge

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

SciensBuilding Solutionsis seeking an experienced, reliable, and highly skilled Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installerto join our growing team ofprofessionals.Theinstallerwill perform routine installation and checkout on a variety of systems utilizing codes, company procedures, engineering drawings, andpersonnelanalysis. 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. Keeps 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
• 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.
• 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.