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In this leadership role you will oversee the proper installation operation and maintenance of fire alarm systems ensuring compliance with safety standards and project timelines. As an Alarm Manager you will provide strategic oversight and support to field teams guiding Lead Technicians in the execution of installation testing troubleshooting and repair activities. While the role is primarily office-based (approximately 60%) you will occasionally visit large-scale job sites to assess progress support technicians when needed and maintain strong relationships with building engineers property managers and site contacts. Your focus will be on resource planning performance monitoring and ensuring operational excellence across all field activities.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Supervise field teams in the installation maintenance and inspection of fire alarm systems.
Ensure all work complies with code and company standards.
Review inspection reports and confirm timely issue resolution.
Maintain accountability for company tools vehicles and equipment.
Coordinate site communications with building contacts before and after work.
Oversee system testing and verification prior to integration.
Monitor vehicle and equipment condition; initiate repairs as needed.
Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with PPE and driving standards.
Manage technician response to emergency service calls.
Respond to emergency service calls
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Education/Qualification:
NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training)
A minimum of 5 years experience in low voltage and or in fire alarm systems is required.
Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72)
Experience with commercial and residential systems
Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity and manage teams or groups of individuals on projects.
Troubleshooting skills.
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.
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.
Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.
Requires the ability to interpret apply and explain applicable laws codes and regulations.
Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment such as power tools ladders medium equipment and machinery
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 theALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Manager
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