Fire Alarm Technician

Pye-Barker Fire Safety, LLC; Mint Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to protecting lives through fire safety. This role focuses on the installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll be responsible for inspecting and testing systems, identifying deficiencies, and preparing detailed reports. The company values its employees and offers on-the-job training, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in the fire safety industry. If you're passionate about safety and making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company paid short term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in fire alarm installation and maintenance.
• NICET certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fire alarm systems in various buildings.
• Inspect and test systems to ensure compliance with fire codes.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems Installation

System Inspection and Testing

Knowledge of NFPA Standards

Report Writing

Knowledge of Fire Safety Principles

Education

2+ years Fire Alarm experience

NICET certification

Tools

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:

1. Inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance to fire code;
2. Identifying code and system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports;
3. Installing or upgrading fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings;
4. Testing and repairing alarm systems already in place;
5. Performing inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code;
6. Completing detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues;
7. Reporting results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner;
8. Protecting and maintaining company equipment;
9. Inspecting and maintaining the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation;
10. Operating 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;
11. Working in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment;
12. Responding to emergency service calls;
13. Maintaining a clean and safe workspace;
14. Performing other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

Minimum 2+ years 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.

Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.

Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety.

Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.

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 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.

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.

Benefits and Perks:

Company paid short term disability.

401K with employer match.

Paid vacation and company holidays.

Company vehicle (if job applicable).

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are hiring across the nation! Many of our roles provide on-the-job training to help you get licensed and working.

Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting our customers and our people first.

We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture - they're how we treat our customers and each other.

We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time.

You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other.

We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built.

We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.