Fire Alarm Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Technician for our Jackson, MS office.

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

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.

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

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 the  ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer