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
- Overtime
- $25/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.
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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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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?