Lead Fire Alarm Installation/Programming Technician- Long Beach, CA- $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Interface Systems; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Training

Company vehicle

Phone

Job summary

Interface Systems is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Alarm Installation Technician to oversee cabling, programming, testing and commissioning of fire alarm systems on projects. You may lead a single Installer or a small team and will relay updates and challenges to leadership while coordinating with customers.

The role involves installing fire alarm solutions, terminating network cabling, and ensuring compliance with NEC standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a field technician in electronic security.
• Experience with EST and Honeywell Systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Fire Systems.
• Work in the field with the most efficient methods to solve service issues.
• Train customers on Interface provided systems.
• Maintain acceptable and accurate inventory levels by conducting physical inventory counts.
• Verify and submit all documentation for inventoried items according to company policy.
• Install and terminate network and security cabling.
• Firestopping various types of cable penetrations.
• Install systems to current NEC standards.
• Relay information to team members and leadership.
• Adhere to OSHA Health & Safety guidelines.
• Interface with customer contacts on projects and service requests.
• Coordinate with end-users and vendors for each project.
• Hands-on field interaction with customers at the site level.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and tools.

Skills

5+ years field tech experience

Read technical drawings

Outdoor work in all weather

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NICET Certification (plus)

Tools

EST systems

Honeywell Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Interface is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Alarm Installation Technician. In this position, you will be responsible for the cabling, devising, programming, testing and commissioning of the systems on a project. Dependent upon the size of the job, you could have 1 Installer with you or could be directing other Installers to facilitate the job. You will be responsible for relaying back all job information, such as updates, setbacks and challenges with leadership. You will be installing Fire Alarm solutions. This will also include installing various electronic components and cables including terminating, commissioning, and testing. Must be able to multitask to keep all aspects of the project on task and moving forward. Interface offers a dynamic, performance-oriented work culture with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Our team is driven by a shared passion for sustained excellence and where every member plays a critical role in achieving success. Interface offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, training, company provided vehicle and phone and much more. Base range for this role is $39.25 - $47.00. Pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations. For more information about the perks and benefits of working at Interface, please check out our careers page.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Fire Systems.
• Work in the field with the most efficient methods to solve service issues.
• Train customers on Interface provided systems.
• Maintain acceptable and accurate inventory levels by conducting physical inventory counts.
• Verify and submit all documentation for inventoried items according to company policy.
• Install and terminate network and security cabling.
• Firestopping various types of cable penetrations.
• Install systems to current NEC standards.
• Effectively relay information to both those working under you on a project and your leadership.
• Understand, adhere to, and promote OSHA Health & Company Safety Manual policies.
• Interface with customer contacts on projects and service requests.
• Interface with the end-user and coordinate with vendors for each project.
• Hands-on field interaction with customers at the site level.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Vocational/Technical/Business School, strongly preferred.
• Experience with EST and Honeywell Systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a proven field technician in the electronic security industry.
• Valid driver’s license.
• NICET Certification is a plus.
• Verifiable field experience.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings.
• Solid comprehension of the terminology about the installation and service of telecom, data, security, and wireless systems.
• Solid Comprehension of the publications about standard telecom, data, security, and wireless systems practices, engineering, and Federal, State, and local safety standards.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass applicable state and federal background checks to become a registered security installer.
• Comfortable using small hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Schedule flexibility and willingness to travel overnight.
• Physical demands include: Finger and wrist dexterity and hand/eye coordination; Heavy physical effort; Climbing stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds; Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts, and rooftops utilizing proper fall protection; Carrying loads up and downstairs.

Interface Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - all qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; for rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.