Alarm Service Technician

Fire Alarm Technician

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This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance to fire code; identifying code and system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be punctual. Technicians are expected to be at the job site to start the day.
• Communication is key. Precalls to the customer before arrival is expected. As is notification of arrival and departure from a work site. Clear communication of applicable time and material estimates will be communicated to the customer prior to work for approval.
• Ensure time and materials are accurately applied to work orders.
• Install and repair equipment according to established best practices and electrical, fire alarm and life safety codes and installation standards.
• Verify the integrity of all work prior resolving the work order. This will include functionality testing and verification signals related to installed devices or repairs.
• Provide thorough documentation of work completed in the form of notation in the work order.
• Ensure all safety trainings are completed and up to date in regard to the established timelines.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced, cleaned, organized and immediately report any problems with the vehicle.
• Provide job status updates for review with manager as requested.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
• Complete on call duties as part of a branch rotation.
• 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 2 years of burglary, video, access or life safety service/installation experience is required. FAR certification shall be pursued and acquired within first year of experience requirements having been met; and certification maintained while employed. Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi-meters, battery analyzers, 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. 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.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

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)

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer