Alarm Technician (Construction Installation)

Job Responsibilities

• Installation of fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
• Service, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of fire alarm systems and related equipment
• Oversee, direct, and delegate tasks to ensure project completion deadlines, meeting scheduling requirements, and exceeding established goals
• Accurately complete and process paperwork and electronic or paperless forms required by the office and corporate management systems
• Conduct and coordinate necessary testing of the system
• Ensure required certifications are complete
• Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process of service, repair, and system installation
• Coordinate daily work schedules and direct daily tasks and productivity of assigned employees
• Maintain inventory on vehicle
• Perform all other duties assigned

Expectations

• Believe in, live, and support the mission statement, core values, and business plan
• Ensure timely and complete submittal of JSAs, Toolbox Talks, Audit Forms, etc.
• Ensure timely and accurate incident and accident reporting
• Hold oneself accountable for all safety initiatives
• Hold oneself accountable for safe driving of company vehicles
• Awareness and support of Stop Work Authority
• Complete all training requirements – safety, certifications, etc.
• Submit accurate timesheets – job numbers/names, OT and travel pay, completed on time, etc., support transition to electronic timesheet submittal
• Ensure all required documents are complete, accurate, and professional with required signatures
• Maintain proper inventory management – review, update, and approve packing slips – submitted timely, proper material management
• Maintain proper maintenance and care of equipment – trucks, lifts, tools, etc.
• Keep jobsites clean and organized
• Maintain production efficiency – awareness of budget vs. actual labor hours and proactive communication with superintendent
• Support and adhere to company SOPs – Purchase Orders, Change Orders, etc.
• Timely – at the job on time; attendance; communication with supervisor; paperwork
• Ensure customer satisfaction and respond to customer satisfaction survey feedback improvement opportunities
• Maintain quality control – reduce the need for return trips and warranty work
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers
• Actively participate in required team meetings
• Ability to work overtime, out of town, or on-call as needed
• Must be able to travel frequently within the U.S. (up to 80%), often for several weeks at a time, based on project and client needs
• Per diem and lodging provided in accordance with company policy
• Valid driver’s license and ability to fly are required

Knowledge

• Knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Understand fire alarm installation requirements
• Ability to properly read fire alarm blueprints, submittals, and operation/product manuals

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to take direction from upper management
• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
• Valid state driver's license and good driving record
• Knowledgeable with NFPA, NEC, and local applicable codes and all necessary codes
• Experience with powered hand tools, hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
• Demonstrate positive team work and ability to be a team leader and mentor
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook
• Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction