Fire Alarm ServiceTechnician

Acadiana Security Plus, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle

Ownership plan

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety seeks an experienced fire alarm installer to install, test, and maintain alarms in commercial and residential settings. You will inspect systems for code compliance, document issues, and report results promptly while safeguarding equipment and driving vehicle safety.

The role requires extensive NFPA knowledge, NICET preferred, and a strong ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years commercial fire alarm experience.
• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training).
• Knowledge of NFPA standards (including 70 and 72).
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work in a team or independently.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from office or job site.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to use or repair small/light equipment (power tools, ladders, etc.).
• Extensive experience programming notifier, firelite, and Honeywell panels.
• Self-starter eager to gain more knowledge in the commercial fire alarm industry.
• Military veterans encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
• Test and repair alarm systems already in place.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms meet code.
• Complete detailed inspection reports and document issues.
• Report results accurately and promptly.
• Maintain company equipment and vehicle.
• Operate warehouse equipment to load/unload truck safely.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Respond to emergency service calls.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Follow directions

Equipment operation

Veteran encouraged

Education

NICET certification preferred

NFPA 70/72 knowledge

Tools

Notifier panels

FireLite panels

Honeywell panels

Power tools

Ladders

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 the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance to fire code; identifying code and system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

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.
• 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:

• Must have a minimum of six years commercial fire alarm experience.
• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training).
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72).
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• 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.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.
• 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.
• Must have extensive experience programming notifier, firelite, and Honeywell fire panels.
• Must be a self-starter looking to gain more knowledge in the commercial fire alarm industry.
• Military veterans with transferrable skills are encouraged to apply.

Other Duties

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

Pay

• $25 to $35 DOE
• Weekly pay.

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 holidaysTraining and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement

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.