Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer

ARK Systems Inc; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Short/Long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional career development

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer to join our team. The role involves installing and checking fire alarm, voice/data, and security systems, plus 3-phase electrical power installations and conduit work.

The position requires reading blueprints, understanding NFPA 70/72, and meeting local certifications. You may travel occasionally and must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of Fire Alarm/LV installer experience.
• Solid knowledge of commercial electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and diagrams and follow specifications.
• Experience terminating field devices.
• State and local minimum certifications.
• NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 installation knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; climb ladders.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarm, voice/data, and security systems.
• 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: timesheets, expense reports, on-site documentation.
• Keep as-built drawings current.
• Comply with industry standards and Sciens safety policies.

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.
• 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.
• $28.00 to $38.00 per hour

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.