Lead Technician (Fire)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Pavion Knightdale, NC is seeking a Lead Technician to join our integration business unit. You will lead installation and service of fire, security, and low voltage systems on large projects, coordinating with management and clients to ensure on-time delivery and high safety standards.

You'll assemble and install systems, troubleshoot complex issues, train junior staff, and ensure materials are available at the job site while delivering clear written and verbal communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years install/service with fire systems (Edwards/EST or Notifier).
• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuits, NEC and fire codes.
• Ability to read/understand technical drawings and installation guides.
• Experience with various low voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Communicate scope, project timeline, design and budget to management and client.
• Ensure timely completion, quality of work and customer satisfaction (closeout).
• Assemble and install large fire and low voltage systems; coordinate with teams.
• Troubleshoot complex systems and resolve problems.
• Direct technicians to meet project requirements with Project Manager.
• Ensure materials are available at the job site.
• Communicate effectively with clients and management in writing and verbally.
• Present project updates to management and clients as directed.

Skills

Electrical theory

Low voltage systems

Read technical drawings

Train others in use

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Edwards/EST fire systems

Notifier fire alarms

Job description

Knightdale, NC – CTSI Knightdale, NC 27545, USA

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, certifications, 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.

If you require accommodation or assistance during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Kindly note that resumes submitted to this email address will not be reviewed. Thank you for your understanding.

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