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This position is responsible for assisting with building fire alarm inspections including testing devices, recording, and generating results, and providing reports. Duties include assisting both the Inspectors/ Lead Inspector and/or Inspection Manager in collecting data and generating any necessary paperwork (Fire Alarm Inspection Reports, Quick Reports, and Inspection Certificates).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality tests prior to a building's tenant arrivals.
- Ensure that all inspections are completed on a timely basis and that inspections are done accurately and thoroughly.
- Testing of all building Fire alarm control panels, devices, and functions of the fire alarm system and entering the test results into the Palm handheld device.
- Upon completion of an inspection download the information and generate a completed Fire Alarm Inspection Report.
- Participate in monthly team meetings.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Education/Qualification:
- Technical Degree, High School diploma or equivalent is acceptable with acceptable experience.
- 1+ year of related work experience
- Study and learn NFPA standards for the inspection and testing of fire protection systems. Stay current with code requirements, and industry changes, and obtain NICET certifications
- Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
- Must be able and willing to work within a team environment.
- Fire Alarm experience is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in using test equipment including sensitivity test equipment, multi-meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters, and communicating devices.
- Need good networking PC skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and use of Palm unit operating systems.
- Reliable transportation to and from the office or job site.
- Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the need to perform sound tests prior to building tenant arrivals.
Other Duties:
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Industrial, Commercial, & Residential building environment with moderate to high noise levels, and comfort with working at heights
- Mostly a physically demanding role. Most of the daily demand is standing and walking stairs and climbing ladders
- May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day
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
