OAG Service Technician

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; 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

Ownership plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking an experienced technician to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will perform construction and maintenance of fire protection systems, service suppression equipment, interpret blueprints, and ensure safety compliance.

The role requires 2+ years' fire alarm experience, NFPA familiarity, and a clean driving record. You will travel to job sites, test systems, document findings, and contribute to a safe, compliant installation standard.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ fire alarm and fire suppression experience preferred.
• Familiar with NFPA codes and standards
• 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.
• Working knowledge of electrical testing equipment.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform the construction and routine maintenance of fire protection systems including a variety of alarm, detection, and suppression systems.
• Service foam suppression, clean agent, and dry chemical suppression systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.
• Inspect and test systems to ensure all components are performing well and comply with safety requirements.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with fire alarm systems.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s 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.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Fire alarm experience

Fire suppression experience

NFPA knowledge

Electrical testing equipment

Valid driver''s license

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform the construction and routine maintenance of fire protection systems including a variety of alarm, detection, and suppression systems.
• Service foam suppression, clean agent, and dry chemical suppression systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.
• Inspect and test systems to ensure all components are performing well and comply with safety requirements.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with fire alarm systems.
• Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s 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.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification

• 2+ years’ fire alarm and fire suppression experience preferred.
• Familiar with NFPA codes and standards
• 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.
• Working knowledge of electrical testing equipment.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Ability to travel when needed.
• 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 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

Our 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.