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Fire Alarm Service and Installation Technician
full-timeMemphis

Summary

Location

Memphis

Type

full-time

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About this role

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 and certification of 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 the installation of fire alarm/life safety systems and related components.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality and sound tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.

  • Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.

  • Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.

  • Install equipment according to national electrical, fire 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 building’s fire alarm 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.

  • Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.

  • Provide documentation according to NFPA 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 forms to Installation Coordinator upon completion of job.

  • 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 industry experience is required. Access control and Burglar is a plus.

  • NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology shall be pursued and acquired within first year of employment; and certification maintained while employed.

  • Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi- meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters and communication equipment.

  • Must have a clean driving record.

  • 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.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.


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.

Compensation: Commensurate upon experience, will include a commission plan.

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

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other facts

Tech stack
Electrical Aptitude,Technical Aptitude,Installation,Testing,Troubleshooting,Repairs,Blueprint Review,Code Compliance,Documentation,Communication,Proficiency In Test Equipment,Flexibility,Record Keeping,Sound Testing,NICET Certification,Safety Compliance

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is the U.S. leader in fire protection, life safety and security systems.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Public Safety
Founding Year: 1946

What you'll do

  • The technician is responsible for the installation and certification of life safety systems, ensuring compliance with local and national codes. They will also conduct testing and repairs on fire alarm and life safety systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Fire Alarm Service and Installation Technician do at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety?

As a Fire Alarm Service and Installation Technician at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, you will: the technician is responsible for the installation and certification of life safety systems, ensuring compliance with local and national codes. They will also conduct testing and repairs on fire alarm and life safety systems..

Why join Pye-Barker Fire & Safety as a Fire Alarm Service and Installation Technician?

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a leading Public Safety company.

Is the Fire Alarm Service and Installation Technician position at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety remote?

The Fire Alarm Service and Installation Technician position at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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