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Fire Alarm Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC

Frankfort, IL

Eligibility
Fire Alarm TechniciansAlarm System & Access Control TechniciansRepair
Shift
Evenings

Posted Jul 23 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Evenings
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
IL nursing median is $44/hr

IL nursing postings that state pay run $33/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1307 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Overtime
$25/hr

About this role

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

This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance to fire code; identifying code and system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Essential Duties &

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Responsibilities

Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.

Test and repair alarm systems already in place

Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.

Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.

Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.

Protect and maintain company equipment.

Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.

Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.

Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.

Respond to emergency service calls.

Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification

2 years of fire alarm experience with programming required.

NICET Fire Alarm certification preferred (requires prior experience or training)

Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72)

Experience with commercial and residential systems

Troubleshooting skills.

Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

Must have a valid drivers license.

Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.

Other

Duties

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical

Requirements

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

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 Range: $25/hr-$40/hr (Commensurate with Experience)

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 & 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.

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Maintain a clean and safe workspace. Perform other duties assigned by management. Education/Qualification: 2 years of fire alarm experience with programming required. NICET Fire Alarm certification preferred (requires p…· from this posting

Requirements

  • While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
  • 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 Range: $25/hr-$40/hr (Commensurate with Experience)

Benefits highlights

  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
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  • Life insurance
  • AWHEP

Place

City
Frankfort, IL
State price level
about the national average

Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.

Frankfort is a quiet south-suburban village about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, known for its historic downtown district and small-town feel. Tree-lined streets, local festivals, and nearby forest preserves give it a relaxed pace while still offering reasonable access to the broader metro area for healthcare professionals seeking suburban living.

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