Fire Sprinkler Installation Foreman

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; 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 company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a lead foreman for fire alarm installation, testing and maintenance projects in commercial and residential settings.

The role requires NICET certification preferred, NFPA standards knowledge, strong leadership and troubleshooting skills, and ability to manage field crews and coordinate with engineers and site contacts. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing field crews on fire alarm projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair abilities for life-safety systems.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
• Test and repair alarm systems already in place.
• Inspect compliance with NFPA codes and report findings.
• Coordinate with engineers, property managers, and site contacts.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in safe, operational condition.
• Respond to emergency service calls and complete documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

NICET certification preferred

NFPA standards knowledge

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. Foremen are responsible for monitoring general assigned activities of a team in the field to include installation, testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs of fire alarm/life safety systems and related components.

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.
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facilitate the project.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s fire alarm system. This may include functionality testing of installed devices, metering circuits and devices for shorts, grounds and faults.
• Repair systems as needed to ensure a fully compliant system is in operation.
• 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 safely 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

• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training).
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72).
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity and manage teams or groups of individuals on projects.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and work in a team environment and independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.
• 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 maintain accurate records and reports.
• 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.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Ability to travel when needed.
• 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 to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Pay

Pay depending on experience & certifications is $28 to $32. Weekly pay.

Company Vehicle

Company vehicle is provided.

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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