Fire & Security Alarm Installation Technician

Ephrata, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 testing certification and servicing of fire alarm security alarm and life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Installers are responsible for general assigned installation activities such as installation testing trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs on fire alarm security alarm and life safety systems and related components.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement for fire alarm security alarm and life safety systems.
Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
Install equipment according to national electrical fire alarm security alarm and life safety codes and installation standards.
Meet 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 a buildings fire alarm and/or security alarm systems. This may include functionality testing of installed devices metering circuits and devices for shorts grounds and faults.
Repair as needed to ensure fully compliant fire alarm security alarm and life safety system operation.
Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.
Provide documentation according to NFPA and applicable security system 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 and other applicable forms to Installation Coordinator upon completion of job.
Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills.
A minimum of 3 years of fire alarm and/or security alarm industry experience is required.
NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology is preferred.
Shall be able to demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi-meters battery analyzers sound level meters and communication equipment.
Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

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 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:

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 testing certification and servicing of fire alarm security alarm and life safety systems and associated devices...

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:

Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement for fire alarm security alarm and life safety systems.
Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
Install equipment according to national electrical fire alarm security alarm and life safety codes and installation standards.
Meet 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 a buildings fire alarm and/or security alarm systems. This may include functionality testing of installed devices metering circuits and devices for shorts grounds and faults.
Repair as needed to ensure fully compliant fire alarm security alarm and life safety system operation.
Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.
Provide documentation according to NFPA and applicable security system 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 and other applicable forms to Installation Coordinator upon completion of job.
Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills.
A minimum of 3 years of fire alarm and/or security alarm industry experience is required.
NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology is preferred.
Shall be able to demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi-meters battery analyzers sound level meters and communication equipment.
Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

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 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:

Key Skills

CCTV
Low Voltage
Customer Service
Hand Tools
Construction Experience
Electrical Experience
Mechanical Knowledge
Service Technician Experience
Schematics
Security System Experience
Power Tools
Troubleshooting

Apply Now

About Company

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

24/7 emergency service. Expert fire protection, alarms, sprinklers, and life safety solutions in Tolleson, AZ. Serving Tolleson, AZ and surrounding areas.

View Profile View Profile

AI AutoApply

Apply to 100+ jobs with one click