Fire Alarm Service Lead

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Profit sharing program

Employee stock program

Job summary

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company is seeking a qualified individual to lead our Alarm and Detection division in Rochester, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will maintain existing customer relationships while developing new accounts, overseeing service projects and ensuring compliance with safety codes and standards.

Key responsibilities include guiding the assembly and installation teams, providing accurate estimates, and driving the growth of the fire alarm division. We offer benefits including medical, dental, and a profit-sharing program.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.
• Ability to handle work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines is crucial.
• Experience with business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and establish customer relationships for project success.
• Plan and organize daily activities for assembly and installation teams.
• Provide estimates and ensure compliance with safety codes.

Skills

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Ability to function and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills

Business development/marketing skills

Tools

NICET in fire alarm

Job description

Are you a proactive, driven self-starter who excels at leading a team? Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co. is searching for a qualified individual to help lead our Alarm and Detection division in Rochester. The qualified candidate should be able to leverage their industry knowledge to lead a growing fire alarm and detection business by maintaining an existing customer base while developing new account sales in a variety of markets. This would include overseeing service projects, Inspections, and monitoring accounts. Need to be a team driven individual that can work well with customers and technicians.

For more than 100 years, Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co. has forged an unparalleled reputation for excellence in the design, installation, and service and maintenance of fire protection systems. Viking’s specialized capabilities are virtually unlimited and we are one of the largest fire protection companies serving the Upper Midwest.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain existing customer relationships while establishing a new customer base
• Ensure proper manpower for each project to maximize productivity
• Use code knowledge to provide accurate estimates and drawings for fire alarm installations and upgrades
• Complete estimates and proposals for new work
• Ensure all work complies with codes and standards
• Monitor and track project progress ensuring the project remains on or under budgetRecommend improvements on project or procedures to improve overall company success
• Provide direction for future growth and planning of the fire alarm division
• Effectively plan the day-to-day activities of the assembly installation, and repair of fire alarm systems
• Provide guidance and direction to crews in meeting budgets and schedule dates of each project
• Inform leadership of all issues affecting production, materials, schedule, costs, and relationships
• Serve as trainer and coach for crew members

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (oral and written) is a must have
• Ability to function and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• NICET in fire alarm is a plus
• Initiative and drive to grow a business unit
• Strong organizational skills required
• Business development/marketing skill a plus
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Profit sharing program, Employee stock program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.