Fire Alarm Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Mint Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in fire safety as a Fire Alarm Technician. This role involves installing, inspecting, and maintaining fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety codes. With competitive pay and benefits, this position is ideal for those with experience in fire safety and a commitment to protecting lives.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years Fire Alarm experience.
• NICET certification preferred.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.
• Complete detailed inspection reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of NFPA standards

Education

NICET certification

2+ years Fire Alarm experience

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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Summary

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 with fire code; identifying code and system deficiencies; and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Job Description

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 with 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:

• 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.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• 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 balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if applicable)

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer