Lead Fire Alarm Special Hazard Technician

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

*Pye-Barker Fire & Safety - the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States - has acquired Keystone Fire and Security. Keystone Fire and Security is proud to be part of the Pye-Barker family.*

A Special Hazard Service Technician will work with Low- and High-Pressure CO2 Fire Suppression Systems, Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems, Dry Chemical Fire Suppression Systems, and Marine Systems.

*Sign on Bonus potential for experienced candidates.*

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, program, commission, service, and inspection fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
• Install conduit, wire, piping, and equipment for assigned fire projects.
• Execute projects on time and within the allocated installation hours.
• Read and interpret complicated blueprints, diagrams, submittals, and specifications.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills with internal support, clients, and subcontractors.
  
  

Education/Qualification

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience within Special Hazards.
• Knowledge of alarm and detection systems.
• Fire Alarm (Siemens, Kidde, Notifier) experience preferred.
• Early warning smoke detection experience.
• Pre-action detection & control experience.
• Experience with Clean Agent gas systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA Requirements.
• NICET Level I or II (preferred but not required).
• Basic Electricity and Electronics knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of blueprints, schematics, and other technical specifications.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Proper hand and power tool operations and safety.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, pull cables, and work in confined and high spaces.
  
  

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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
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
  
  

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPandoLogic. Keywords: Fire Control Systems Mechanic, Location: Downingtown, PA - 19335 , PL: 596864514