Commercial Fire Systems Designer & Fire Service Manager

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

Designing / Drafting Responsibilities:

• Generate detailed technical drawings and schematics for fire alarm systems in commercial buildings using CAD software

• Maintain an extensive knowledge of NFPA codes and all applicable local rules and regulations related to commercial fire alarms

• Provide support to the Sales Department by visiting job sites and creating detailed memos for fire alarm system work to be quoted based on site conditions and / or plans

Fire Service Management Responsibilities:

• Schedule commercial fire alarm inspections and audit the labor expended on commercial fire alarm inspections to ensure proper time management

• Ensure plans are on-site for all commercial fire accounts

• Notify clients and Fire Marshals about fire alarm system impairments

• Handle FOIL requests and fire alarm system filings

• Project management to include coordination with Fire Marshals, clients, technicians and other Lowitt personnel regarding open jobs

• Work with product manufacturers to organize training sessions for technicians

Education/Qualification:  

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in Fire Alarm System Design.

• NICET Certification strongly preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.

• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

• AutoCAD experience preferred. Other drafting programs may be considered.

• Possess professional business communications skills, both written and oral.

• Self-learner, self-motivated, dedicated, organized, and a team player.

• Must have good communication and organization skills.

• Be able to develop and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and accomplish tasks in a timely and safe manner.

Other Duties:

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

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• 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.

Salary: $130k-$150k, commensurate with experience, plus commission opportunities

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