What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Designer position at Bay Alarm Company?
Position Summary:
- Provide Design-Build Fire Alarm Shop Drawings for branch needs per local, state, and national codes.
- Provide technical support for the layout of systems, the selection of proper equipment, and provide these Part Lists to the sales reps and operations dept. Systems may include: Sprinkler Monitoring, Automatic and Manual Fire Alarm Systems, Voice Evacuation, Elevator Recall, CO Detection Systems, Take-Overs, Access Systems, CCTV, and Burglar Systems.
- Prepare markups for conversion to CAD files for the Drafting Department per their guidelines with minimal errors.
- Provide weekly updates on the current status of all your fire projects. This should be emailed to your manager and sales reps.
- Follow up with local AHJ's on the current status of all submitted projects.
Requirements:
- 1-2 years experience required.
- 3-5 years preferred.
- NICET I certification
- CAD experience preferred
- 1-2 years post-high school education required.
- Diploma from a 2-year post-high school institution preferred.
- Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, UL, Fire, and local codes.
- A clear understanding of Bay Alarm installation practices and procedures.
- Familiarity of Bay Alarm fire alarm product line (Firelite, DMP, and Notifier) as well as other
- Ability to read and interpret building blueprints.
- Good written/ and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
- Final applicant will need to have the ability to pass a pre-employment screening process.
Join the Bay Alarm Family!
Come start or advance your career at Bay Alarm, the nation's largest independently owned security company. We prioritize internal growth for our employees and offer outstanding promotional opportunities. As a family-owned company we value work life balance. 15% of our employees have been with Bay Alarm for 15 years! Work locally and make a difference in your community at one of our 16 branch locations across California, Arizona, and Washington.
All positions support Bay Alarm in our commitment to being our best at every opportunity, providing the expertise, technology, personalized service and support to keep our customers and their valuables safe.
We offer comprehensive benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
Bay Alarm is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to make every employee's experience here enriching.
Highlights Include:
- Paid Training and a Clearly Defined Career Path
- Sales Mentorship Training Program
- Take Home Company Vehicle with Gas Card or Mileage Reimbursement
- Alarm System Purchase Plan and Employee Discounts
- Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education Reimbursement
- Family Scholarship Programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Community Service Programs
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Compensation: $70k - $95k/Salary
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
