Lead Fire Alarm Installer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Lead Installer to oversee installation and certification of life safety systems per NFPA and national codes. Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, and supervising field teams, coordinating with engineers, and ensuring compliant system operation.

The role requires at least 3 years in the Fire Alarm industry, electrical experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of Fire Alarm industry experience is required.
• Electrical experience is a must.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
• Experience in managing teams or groups of individuals on projects.
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Flexibility with scheduling that may include evenings, weekends and out-of-town assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform functionality and sound tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.
• 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 electrical, fire alarm and life safety codes and installation standards.
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts to notify of work status.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s fire alarm system and test devices for shorts, grounds and faults.
• Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
• Conduct sound tests to meet NFPA requirements.
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion and certification.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and submit as-built drawings and NFPA forms.
• Maintain company vehicle inventory and report issues; provide weekly/daily status to manager.
• Maintain tools and equipment and report defects.
• Use test equipment including digital multimeters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology (preferred)

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. Lead Installers 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.Location:3038 Lenox AveJacksonville, FL 32254Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Perform functionality and sound tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.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 electrical, fire alarm and life safety codes and installation standardsMeet 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 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 as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.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 vehicleProvide a weekly/daily job status for review with managerMaintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.Utilize test equipment, which includes, but is not limited to digital multi- meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters and communication equipment.Perform other duties assigned by management.Education/Qualification:High school diploma or equivalent.A minimum of 3 years of Fire Alarm industry experience is required.Electrical experience is a must.NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology a plus.Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.Should have experience in managing teams or groups of individuals on projects.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.Benefits and Perks:Excellent payMedical, dental, visionCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short-term disability401K with employer matchPaid vacation and company holidaysTraining and Career DevelopmentCompany vehicle (if job applicable)Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employeesOur Commitment:Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.Our EEO Statement: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.