Fire Alarm Service Technician

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in Pearland, TX seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Supervisor to oversee installation, service and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

You will lead daily tasks, coordinate schedules, and ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets while delivering high quality work. The role requires a minimum of five years' experience, strong knowledge of NFPA codes, ability to read blueprints, and a valid state driver's

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of fire alarm systems and NFPA codes.
• Ability to read fire alarm blueprints.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift and scissor lift certification preferred.
• FAL credential required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems in various buildings.
• Lead and delegate daily tasks to fulfill project deadlines.
• Ensure projects stay within budgets and meet productivity targets.
• Coordinate paperwork and compliance with office and management systems.
• Oversee safety and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Train Helpers and apprentices in installation and service processes.
• Coordinate daily work schedules and manage field personnel.
• Maintain inventory on service vehicle.
• Adhere to NFPA codes and industry standards.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

NFPA codes

Read blueprints

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Documentation

Driver's license

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

FAL credential

Job description

• Installation of fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
• Installation, service, and trouble-shooting of fire alarm systems along with all its related equipment
• Be a leader: oversee, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire alarm service superintendent.
• Ensure project results are achieved within financial and productivity budgets
• Accurately complete, execute and process paperwork/electronic or paperless required by the office and corporate management systems
• Ensure that all equipment; including any specialty valves and fire pumps are installed in strict compliance with manufacture's requirements
• Conduct/coordinate necessary testing of the system Ensure required certifications are complete.
• Instruct and train Helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process of service, repair and/or system installation
• Coordinate the daily work schedules and direct the daily tasks/productivity of assigned employees
• Maintain inventory on service vehicle
• Perform all other duties assigned

Knowledge:

• Must have knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Understand fire alarm installation requirements
• Ability to properly read fire alarm blueprints
• Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred
• FAL required.
• Understanding of NFPA codes and standards

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to take direction from upper management
• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
• Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
• Self-motivated , Ambitious , Interactive , Communicative , Detail-oriented and Organized
• Knowledgeable with NFPA 72 rules and all necessary codes
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
• Demonstrate positive team work and ability to be a team leader and mentor
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook
• Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction