Fire Alarm Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Fire Alarm Technician to join their team and make a significant impact on public safety. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation and certification of vital life safety systems, ensuring compliance with local and national codes. Your expertise will be essential in performing tests, troubleshooting, and repairing fire alarm systems. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will collaborate with building engineers and property management to ensure seamless operations. Join a company that values your skills and offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and technical aptitude required.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Fire Alarm industry.

Responsibilities

• Install and certify life safety systems according to codes.
• Perform functionality tests prior to tenant arrivals.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Technical skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Team management

Education

3 years of Fire Alarm industry experience

NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology

Tools

Digital multimeters

Battery analyzers

Sound level meters

Communication equipment

Job description

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This Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for the installation and certification of life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Installers are responsible for general assigned installation activities such as installation, testing, troubleshooting, and subsequent repairs on the installation of fire alarm/life safety systems and related components.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality and sound tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.
2. Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.
3. Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
4. Install equipment according to national electrical, fire alarm, and life safety codes and installation standards.
5. Meet with building engineers, property management, and/or site contacts upon arrival to the facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of the workday.
6. Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to the building’s fire alarm system, including functionality testing of installed devices, metering circuits, and devices for shorts, grounds, and faults.

Education/Qualification:

1. Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills.
2. A minimum of 3 years of Fire Alarm industry experience is required.
3. NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology shall be pursued and acquired within the first year of employment; certification must be maintained while employed.
4. Proficiency in using test equipment such as digital multimeters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communication equipment is required.
5. Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
6. Experience in managing teams or groups of individuals on projects is preferred.
7. Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
8. Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend, and/or out-of-town assignments.

Other Duties

1. Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
2. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
2. The work also requires balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits And Perks

1. Excellent pay
2. Medical, dental, vision
3. Company paid life insurance
4. Company paid short-term disability
5. 401K with employer match
6. Paid vacation and holidays
7. Company vehicle (if applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Public Safety