Lead Technician (Fire)

Pavion Corp; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Pavion Corp is seeking a Lead Technician to join our integration team in the United States. You will oversee installation and service of fire alarm, low voltage systems, and related technologies across diverse client sectors, coordinating with project managers and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role demands strong technical skills, on-call availability, and occasional overnight travel, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years install/service with fire systems (Edwards/EST and/or Notifier).
• Advanced knowledge of hand tools, test/set up equipment, and company machinery.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuitry, network principles, NEC and fire codes.
• Read/understand technical drawings, programming and installation guides.
• Advanced knowledge of various low voltage systems.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• On-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Communicate scope of work, project timeline, design, and budget to management and client.
• Ensure timely project completion with quality and customer satisfaction (closeout).
• Assemble and install large fire and low voltage systems; coordinate with departments and clients for smooth workflow.
• Troubleshoot complex systems and resolve problems.
• Direct technicians under Project Manager to meet requirements.
• Ensure materials are available at job site.
• Communicate effectively with clients, management, and peers.

Skills

Fire systems experience

Electrical knowledge

Low voltage systems

Technical drawings

On-call readiness

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Company machinery

Job description

Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across the globe. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries.

Global Reach. Local Service.

As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service.

With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients' needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Lead Technician to join our integration business unit.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicate scope of work, project time line, project design, and budget for large projects to management and client.
• Accountable for the successful completion of project to include: timely results, quality of work, customer satisfaction (project closeout)
• Assemble and install large fire and low voltage systems. Coordinate with various company departments, management and clients to ensure smooth work flow.
• Troubleshoot complex systems, identify and resolve problems.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to direct team of technicians to meet project requirements.
• Ensure materials are available at job site
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, management and peers
• Ability to make presentations to management, clients, others as directed

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 3+ years of install and/or service experience working with Fire systems including Edwards/EST and/or Notifier
• Advance knowledge of hand tools, test/set up equipment and company machinery. Demonstrate ability to train others in use
• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuitry, network principles, NEC and fire codes
• Read/understand technical drawings, programming and installation guides
• Advanced knowledge of various low voltage systems
• Must be able to occasionally travel overnight
• Must be available for On-Call work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection, CCTV and other low voltage electronic systems
• Installation and Service of Mircom, Brivo, Avigilon, Ademco, Bosch, Software House, DMP and similar manufacturers
• Government security clearance is a plus

The hourly pay range for this position is $35-$45 per hour. The starting hourly pay will be determined based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certificates, and internal equity. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.