Lead Alarm Installer at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Mesquite, Texas

Job Description:

*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
** This role will report primarily to the Lindale, TX branch **
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 activities such as installation, testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs on the installation of fire alarm/life safety systems and related components. Our ideal candidate will display a in-depth understanding of fire alarm installation and can work without supervision, but also act as a lead to other working technicians.
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities: *

* Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement

* 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

* Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold

* Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager

* Maintain accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle

* Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery

* Perform other duties assigned

*Education & Qualifications: *

* Must have a minimum of 3+ years' experience in fire protection industry is required

* Active Texas FAL or equivalent is required

* NICET certification preferred

* Experience managing teams or groups of individuals on projects confidently

* Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently

* Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented

* Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments

* Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software

* Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy

* Must have a clean driving record and valid Driver's License

* Must speak English

*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

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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