Installation Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible FT

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an installer to fit, test and certify life safety systems and devices in accordance with local and national codes. You will review plans, install equipment, test operations and complete NFPA documentation for each site.

The role requires five years of installation experience, NICET I/II preferred, and familiarity with Honeywell/DMP equipment. Driving and weekend or out-of-town work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of security installation experience.
• NICET Level I or II certification preferred.
• Experience with Honeywell/DMP required.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with test equipment.
• Strong written and oral communication, customer-service oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work in a team or independently.
• Valid driver''s license and reliable transportation.
• Scheduling flexibility including evenings/weekends/out-of-town assignments.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.
• Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
• Install equipment according to national life safety codes and installation standards.
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to beginning; testing of installed devices, metering circuits and faults.
• Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with NFPA sign-off.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed; turn-in as-built drawings and NFPA forms to Installation Coordinator.
• If assigned a company vehicle, maintain inventory and ensure vehicle is serviced; report problems.
• Provide weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
• Maintain tools and equipment and report defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security installation

Test equipment proficiency

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexible schedule

Clean driving record

Reliable transportation

Education

NICET Level I or II

Tools

Honeywell/DMP

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 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 life safety systems and related components.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.
• Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
• Install equipment according to national life safety codes and installation standards.
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to beginning. This may include functionality testing of installed devices, metering circuits and devices for shorts, grounds and faults.
• Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign‑off upon successful testing & certification.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed. Turn‑in “as‑built” drawings and required copies of NFPA forms to Installation Coordinator upon completion of job.
• If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle.
• Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education & Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of security installation experience is required.
• NICET Level I or Level II certification preferred.
• Experience with Honeywell/DMP required.
• Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
• 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.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out‑of‑town assignments.

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

• $30 to $35 DOE & Licensing

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

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer