Fire Alarm Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Kirkland (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Pye-Barker Fire & Safety as a Field Service Technician III. In this role, you'll be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers an engaging work environment with competitive pay and benefits, allowing you to make a difference in public safety.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Qualifications

• 3 years experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72).
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.
• Respond to emergency service calls.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

NICET certification

Job description

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Summary

This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Lead Technicians are responsible for monitoring general assigned activities of a team in the field to include installation, testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs of fire alarm/life safety systems and related components.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install or upgrade 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
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s fire alarm system. This may include functionality testing of installed devices, metering circuits and devices for shorts, grounds and faults. Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
  
  

Education/Qualification:

• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training)
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72)
• 3 years Experience with commercial and residential systems
• Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity and manage teams or groups of individuals on projects.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• 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 principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery
  
  

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Ability to travel when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

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.
  
  

Anticipated close date 7/27/2025

pay range 30-45/hr based on experience

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)
  
  

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Public Safety

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