Fire Alarm Service & Inspection Technician

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

ALL In Ownership Plan

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a service technician to maintain and inspect fire alarm systems in commercial and residential buildings.

You will test, repair, and document inspections, keep the vehicle and equipment in good condition, and respond to emergency service calls.

NICET certification preferred; 3+ years FA experience; NFPA 70/72 knowledge a plus; clean driving record and willingness to travel evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in FA systems is required.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards (including 70 and 72).
• NOTIFIER certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Service and Inspect fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
• Test and repair alarm systems already in place.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Respond to emergency service calls.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Clean driving record

Flexible scheduling

NFPA standards knowledge

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for service maintenance and inspection of fire alarm systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance with fire code, identifying code and system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Service and Inspect fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
• Test and repair alarm systems already in place.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Respond to emergency service calls.

Education/Qualification

• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in FA systems is required.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72).
• NOTIFIER certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Compensation

$24-$34 per hour dependent on industry experience.

Weekly Pay.

Company Vehicle.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.