Fire alarm Construction Lead Technician

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The Fire Alarm Install Lead Technician is technician who functions in a supervisory capacity while actively performing installation work. This role leads individual jobs and/or multiple projects. The Lead Technician provides direction, coordination, and oversight to assigned team members while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and company standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute fire alarm system installations in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Supervise and coordinate daily job site activities for assigned technicians and apprentices.
• Manage individual projects or multiple smaller, minimally complex jobs simultaneously.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Perform system installation, testing, troubleshooting, and verification.
• Use hand tools and testing equipment to complete installations.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, codes, and company policies.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to team members on job sites.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor job progress, productivity, and quality of work.
• Maintain accurate documentation and job records.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of experience in the fire and life safety industry as a technician or above.
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage job site activities.
• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems, installation practices, and applicable codes.
• NICET Level II or above preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license (if driving is required).

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.

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

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.